Arathorn I
Arathorn I was the twelfth Chieftain of the Dúnedain.
History
In the days of his father, Arassuil, the Orcs of the Misty Mountains emerged again. Arathorn succeeded Arassuil, on his death in Third Age 2784.
Arathorn died prematurely in Third Age 2848. He was succeeded by his son Argonui.
Etymology
The etymology of the name Arathorn is uncertain. See Arathorn II - Etymology for discussion.
Other versions of the legendarium
Arathorn I's year of birth is only mentioned in earlier manuscript versions of what would later become Appendix A. In general, J.R.R. Tolkien did not include the year of birth of kings and rulers in Appendix A or Appendix B.
In the later manuscript C Arathorn's years of birth and death were Third Age 2693 and Third Age 2848, respectively. In the same manuscript it is also mentioned that Dírhael, the maternal grandfather of Aragorn, was descended from Arathorn I "by a younger branch".
In the earlier manuscript B, the years of Arathorn I's birth and death were Third Age 2683 and Third Age 2838, respectively.
Referencias
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