Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 12:36:34 GMT -5
Denethor I
Tenth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Denethor I was born in 2375. His mother was Rian, who was the sister of the Steward Dior. Dior had no children of his own, so when he died in 2345, his nephew Denethor succeeded him as Steward.
In 2460, the Watchful Peace ended when Sauron returned from hiding in the East to his stronghold of Dol Guldur in Mirkwood. Gondor was once again under attack by Sauron's minions. In 2475, Ithilien was invaded by Uruks from Mordor led by the Nazgul. They captured Osgiliath and the bridge spanning the Anduin was broken. Denethor's son Boromir led an army to retake Ithilien and the Uruks were driven back to Mordor. But Osgiliath was ruined and deserted, and Boromir received a Morgul-wound that weakened him and shortened his life.
Denethor I died in 2477 and was succeeded by Boromir, who ruled for just twelve years until his death in 2489.
Names & Etymology:
The name Denethor means "lithe and lank" from dene meaning "thin and strong, pliant, lithe" and thara meaning "tall (or long) and slender." He was the first Steward of that name, the second being Denethor II who was the Steward of Gondor during the War of the Ring.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XI, The War of the Jewels: "Quendi and Eldar," p. 412, note 17 (meaning of Denethor)
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204-205
Tenth Ruling Steward of Gondor. Denethor I was born in 2375. His mother was Rian, who was the sister of the Steward Dior. Dior had no children of his own, so when he died in 2345, his nephew Denethor succeeded him as Steward.
In 2460, the Watchful Peace ended when Sauron returned from hiding in the East to his stronghold of Dol Guldur in Mirkwood. Gondor was once again under attack by Sauron's minions. In 2475, Ithilien was invaded by Uruks from Mordor led by the Nazgul. They captured Osgiliath and the bridge spanning the Anduin was broken. Denethor's son Boromir led an army to retake Ithilien and the Uruks were driven back to Mordor. But Osgiliath was ruined and deserted, and Boromir received a Morgul-wound that weakened him and shortened his life.
Denethor I died in 2477 and was succeeded by Boromir, who ruled for just twelve years until his death in 2489.
Names & Etymology:
The name Denethor means "lithe and lank" from dene meaning "thin and strong, pliant, lithe" and thara meaning "tall (or long) and slender." He was the first Steward of that name, the second being Denethor II who was the Steward of Gondor during the War of the Ring.
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile," p. 319
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XI, The War of the Jewels: "Quendi and Eldar," p. 412, note 17 (meaning of Denethor)
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 204-205
