Éomund
Éomund was the Lord of Aldburg and a Marshal of the Mark.
History
Éomund was a descendant of Eofor, the third son of Brego the second king of Rohan, and dwelt in Aldburg in the Eastfold. Aragorn, during his travels in Rohan, made the acquaintance of Éomund. He married Théodwyn, the sister of the later King Théoden. Their children were Éomer and Éowyn, who were each to play a great part in the War of the Ring.
He was the marshal in charge of the east marches, active in defending the horse-herds of the region against increasing raids by Orcs. He was killed in Third Age 3002, while pursuing such a raid, by a large force that lay in ambush in the Emyn Muil. Théodwyn grew ill and died shortly after, and their children were raised by Théoden.
Etymology
The name Éomund is made up of Old English eoh ("war-horse, charger") + mund ("protector"). The name is appropriate to his role as the guardian of the horses of the Eastfold.
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