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Dates
III 2783 - IV 15 (lived 253 years)
Race
Dwarves
Division
Durin's Folk
Culture
Dwarves of Erebor
Family
House of Durin
Pronunciation
glo'in
Meaning
Glóin is an Old Norse dwarf-name, probably meaning 'gleaming one'

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  • Updated 3 August 2003
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Glóin son of Gróin

Companion of Bilbo and father of Gimli Elf-friend

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Thorin's Company

Son of Gróin, and father of Gimli Elf-friend, Glóin accompanied Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins on the Quest of Erebor and years later was present with his son at the Council of Elrond.


See also...

Council of Elrond, Gimli Elf-friend, Gróin, Thorin and Company

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