| Anglo-Saxon | |
| Céolwulf | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | England |
| Language | Old English |
| Birth | 9th century AD England |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Claimed descent from the kings of Tamworth[1] Probably descended from Voronwë, a companion of Elendil[2] |
| Children | Tréowine |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Céolwulf was the father of Tréowine, a close friend of the famous mariner Ælfwine.[3]
Etymology
The name Céolwulf is in Old English. It might be derived from the elements ceol ("keel") + wulf ("wolf").[4]
Genealogy
| Voronwë b. late S.A. | |||||||||
| CÉOLWULF fl. 9th century | |||||||||
| Tréowine fl. 914 AD | |||||||||
Other versions of the legendarium
In one of the manuscripts of The Notion Club Papers, during the recital of the Lay of King Sheave in Edward the Elder's court, it wasn't Ælfwine or Tréowine who recited the poem, but rather one Céolwulf (who wasn't the father of Tréowine at that point).[5]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Sauron Defeated, "Part Two: The Notion Club Papers Part Two: Night 69", p. 273
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Sauron Defeated, "Part Two: The Notion Club Papers Part Two: Night 70", p. 278
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Sauron Defeated, "Part Two: The Notion Club Papers Part Two: Night 69", p. 269
- ↑ "Ceolwulf", Behind the Name
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Sauron Defeated, "Part Two: The Notion Club Papers Part Two: Notes", Note 103, p. 273