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Dates
III 8111 - III 1029 (218 years)
King of Arthedain from III 946 (Reigned 83 years)
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Culture
Arthedain
Family
House of Isildur
Pronunciation
be'leg
Meaning
'great' or 'large'
Titles
Heir of Isildur, King of Arthedain
Note
Beleg of Arthedain is not to be confused with the more famous Beleg Strongbow, an Elf of Doriath who lived in the First Age.

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  • Updated 9 November 2008
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Beleg of Arthedain

The heir of Amlaith

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Amlaith
of Fornost
Beleg
Mallor

The second King of Arthedain, who inherited the throne from his father Amlaith of Fornost, the founder of that Kingdom. His name means 'great' or 'large', which may be a reference to his stature (although he may simply be named for the famous Elf of the First Age who shared this name, Beleg Strongbow).

Beleg ruled Arthedain for eighty-three years, and was succeeded by his son Mallor.


Notes

1

The date of Beleg's birth appears only in The History of Middle-earth volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth. It cannot therefore be considered completely reliable.

See also...

Heir of Isildur, Isildur’s Heir, King of Arthedain, Mallor

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