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Valacar

Valacar (TA 1194-TA 1432) was the twentieth King of Gondor.  Around TA 1250 after his father Minalcar defeated the large army of Easterlings, Valacar was sent…

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Vidugavia

Vidugavia (TA NA-TA NA) was a Northmen who called himself the “King of Rhovanion” and ruled a territory between the River Running and Mirkwood.  He became…

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Minalcar

Minalcar (TA 1126-TA 1366) also known as Romendacil II was the 19th King of Gondor.  After being named the Regent of Gondor in TA 1240 by his…

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Calmacil

Calmacil (TA 1058-TA 1304) was the 18th King of Gondor, however only served as ruler for 10 years till his death.  As the younger brother of Namacil’s…

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Narmacil I

Narmacil I (TA 1049- TA 1294) was the 17th King of Gondor. Ascending to the throne in TA 1226 after his father Atanatar II Alcarin died.  Like…

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Atanatar II Alcarian

Atanatar II (TA 977-TA 1226) was the 16th King of Gondor, he was also known as Atanatar II Alcarian, meaning ‘glorious’. He took the crown in 1149…

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Ciryaher

Ciryaher (TA 899-TA 1149) later becoming known as Hyarmendacil the 1st, was the 15th King of Gondor and 4th and final Ship-King. He held the second longest reign…

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Ciryandil

Ciryandil (TA 820-TA 1015) was the 14th King of Gondor and 3rd Ship-King. He continued his father Earnil 1st work of building more ships and amassing a large fleet. …

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Earnil 1

Earnil 1 (TA 736-TA 936) was the 13th King of Gondor and the 2nd Ship-King. He took both titles after his uncle Tarannon died without an heir to…

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Beruthiel

Beruthiel (Unknown) was the wife of Tarannon Falastur 12th King of Gondor. She was described as “nefarious, solitary and loveless” it is not known why they get…

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Tarannon

Tarannon (TA 654-TA913) later known as Tarannon Falastur of Gondor was the 12th King of Gondor. He held the title of Captain of Hosts a high honour…

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Tarciryan

Tarciryan (TA some point after 654-TA 913) was the younger son of Sirondil and never sat on the throne of Gondor. However, when his brother Tarannon…

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