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Born in Valinor during the Years of the Trees; slain I 465
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Founded and ruled the city and realm Nargothrond
Pronunciation
fi'nrod fe'lagoond
Meaning
Finrod derives from Findaráto, with the approximate meaning 'Mighty descendant of Finwë'; Felagund is Dwarvish, meaning 'Hewer of Caves'
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  • Updated 15 August 1998
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Finrod Felagund

The founder of Nargothrond

Lords of Nargothrond

The eldest son of Finarfin and brother to Galadriel, who founded Minas Tirith in the Pass of Sirion, and delved his citadel at Nargothrond on the River Narog. He went with Beren on the Quest of the Silmaril, and was lost in the pits of Sauron on Tol-in-Gaurhoth.


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  • Updated 15 August 1998
  • Updates planned: 13

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