Túrin II
23rd Steward of Gondor
Túrin II (Third Age Third Age 2815 – Third Age 2914, aged 99 years) was the twenty-third Ruling Steward of Gondor.
History
Túrin succeeded his father Thorondir at his death in Third Age 2882. Ithilien was further deserted because of infestation by Orcs of Mordor. It was Túrin who built secret refuges for his soldiers in Ithilien, of which Henneth Annûn was the longest guarded and manned. He also fortified the isle of Cair Andros to defend Anórien.
During his time also the fief South Gondor was occupied by the Haradrim and there was fighting along the river Poros, until in Third Age 2885 they invaded Ithilien was invaded in great strength. His ally King Folcwine of Rohan fulfilled the Oath of Eorl and sent many men to Gondor. With their aid Túrin won a victory at the crossing of the river, though the princes Fastred and Folcred were slain.
Túrin was followed by his son Turgon at his death in Third Age 2914.
Etymology
For the meaning of his name refer to Túrin - Etymology. Túrin II was probably named after Túrin Turambar, a tragic hero of the Edain of the First Age.
Referencias
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