| Gondorian | |
| Hador | |
|---|---|
| Biographical Information | |
| Titles | Ruling Steward |
| Location | Gondor |
| Language | Westron, Sindarin |
| Birth | T.A. 2245 |
| Rule | T.A. 2278 - 2395 (117 years) |
| Death | T.A. 2395 (aged 150) |
| Family | |
| House | House of Húrin |
| Parentage | Túrin I |
| Children | Barahir |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Hador (Third Age 2245 – 2395, aged 150 years) was the seventh Ruling Steward of Gondor.
History
The rule of Hador occurred during the time of the Watchful Peace (T.A. 2063-2460) so Gondor enjoyed peace throughout his reign.[1]
On the three hundredth anniversary of the Stewards' Reckoning, the calendar introduced by his ancestor Mardil Voronwë, Hador added an extra day to the year T.A. 2360. This was done to reduce the millennial deficit, thus keeping the calendar in synchronization with the seasons.[2]
Hador ruled Gondor for one hundred and seventeen years, and was succeeded by his son Barahir.[3] Hador was the last Gondorian to live 150 years and after his time the life-span of those with Númenórean blood waned more rapidly.[4]
Etymology
For the meaning of his name refer to Hador (word). Hador was probably named after Hador Lórindol, the ancient Lord of Dor-lómin, a great hero of the First Age.[5]
Genealogy
| Húrin I 2124 - 2244 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| two daughters unknown | Túrin I 2165 - 2278 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| several daughters unknown | HADOR 2245 - 2395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Barahir 2290 - 2412 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dior 2328 - 2435 | Rían unknown | ||||||||||||||||||||||
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix D, "The Calendars"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "The Númenorean Kings", "The Realms in Exile", "The Southern Line: Heirs of Anarion"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "VII. The Heirs of Elendil"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Carl F. Hostetter (ed.), The Nature of Middle-earth, "Part Two. Body, Mind and Spirit: V. Beards", footnote 3, p. 189
Born | Hador (Steward of Gondor) | Died |
Preceded by | Followed by |