Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:30:07 GMT -5
Beregond, Steward of Gondor
Twentieth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Beregond was born in 2700. He was the son of the Steward Beren. Beregond was one of the greatest captains in Gondor's history. He led the defense of Gondor when the coasts were attacked by Men of Umbar and Harad in 2758. Beregond drove out the invaders and sent aid to Rohan, which had also been invaded. In 2763, Beregond succeeded his father as Steward and Gondor began to regain strength. Beregond ruled until his death in 2811. He was succeeded by his son Belecthor II.
Names & Etymology:
The element ber means "valiant" and the element gond means "stone."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319; "The Stewards," p. 334-35
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for BER and GOND
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 205, 220
Twentieth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Beregond was born in 2700. He was the son of the Steward Beren. Beregond was one of the greatest captains in Gondor's history. He led the defense of Gondor when the coasts were attacked by Men of Umbar and Harad in 2758. Beregond drove out the invaders and sent aid to Rohan, which had also been invaded. In 2763, Beregond succeeded his father as Steward and Gondor began to regain strength. Beregond ruled until his death in 2811. He was succeeded by his son Belecthor II.
Names & Etymology:
The element ber means "valiant" and the element gond means "stone."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319; "The Stewards," p. 334-35
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entries for BER and GOND
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 205, 220
