King of Gondor
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The King of Gondor was the ruler of the southern kingdom of Gondor in Middle-earth, founded in the aftermath of the Downfall of Númenor by Elendil and his sons, Isildur and Anárion. Gondor became the mightiest realm of the Dúnedain in exile, ruling from great cities such as Osgiliath, Minas Anor, and later Minas Tirith.
The kings of Gondor were descended from Elendil through the line of Anárion, and their reign endured for over two thousand years of the Third Age until the loss of Eärnur, after which the kingdom was governed by the Stewards of Gondor until the return of the king.
List of Kings of Gondor
The full line of Kings of Gondor is as follows:
- Elendil, founder of Gondor and Arnor and first High King of the Dúnedain in Middle-earth, who ruled jointly with his sons after the fall of Númenor.
- Isildur, elder son of Elendil, who ruled Gondor jointly with his brother Anárion and later became High King after Elendil's death.
- Anárion, younger son of Elendil and co-ruler of Gondor, who was slain during the Siege of Barad-dûr.
- Meneldil Teltarcil, son of Anárion, who became the first sole King of Gondor after Isildur departed for the North.
- Cemendur, who continued the consolidation of Gondor's power.
- King Eärendil, who ruled during a period of growth and stability.
- Anardil, whose reign further strengthened the realm.
- Ostoher, under whom Gondor expanded eastward.
- Rómendacil I Tarostar, a great warrior-king who extended Gondor's borders and influence.
- Turambar Onótimo, who presided over a long era of peace and prosperity.
- Atanatar I, whose reign marked the height of Gondor's early glory.
- King Siriondil, who ruled during a time of growing threats beyond Gondor's borders.
- Tarannon Falastur, the first Ship-king, who strengthened Gondor's naval power.
- Eärnil I Ciryatan, who fought against renewed threats from the East.
- Ciryandil Úmarth, who fell in battle against the Haradrim.
- Hyarmendacil I Ciryaher, under whom Gondor reached its greatest territorial extent.
- Atanatar II Alcarin, whose reign saw the beginning of Gondor's slow decline.
- Narmacil I, who faced increasing pressure from Easterlings.
- Calmacil, whose rule was brief.
- Rómendacil II Minalcar, a powerful king who restored Gondor's military strength.
- Valacar Formendur, whose marriage to a Northman woman later led to civil strife.
- Eldacar Vinitharya, whose reign was interrupted by the Kin-strife.
- Castamir the Usurper, who stole the throne from his kin, triggering the bloody Kin-strife of Gondor.
- Aldamir, slain in battle against the Haradrim.
- Hyarmendacil II Vinyarion, the last great warrior-king of Gondor.
- Minardil Úmanwa, killed by Corsairs of Umbar.
- Telemnar Sintavarda, who perished during the Great Plague.
- Tarondor Andovarda, who ruled during Gondor's recovery from plague and invasion.
- Telumehtar Umbardacil, who finally defeated Umbar.
- Narmacil II Romenturún, slain in battle against the Wainriders.
- Calimehtar Minastan, who restored Gondor's defences.
- Ondoher Manardil, who fell in battle against the Wainriders.
- Eärnil II Melehta, who ruled during the growing shadow of Angmar.
- Eärnur Teldil, the last King of Gondor, who rode to Minas Morgul and was never seen again. The realm was ruled by the Stewards of Gondor until the Return of the King.
- Aragorn II Elessar was crowned after almost 1,000 years of Gondor being ruled by the Stewards.
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