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Dates
Born II 711; lived until at least II 8831
Race
Division
Culture
Settlements
Dwelt in the Hyarastorni region of Númenor's Mittalmar or Inlands
Pronunciation
ha'llatan
Meaning
Probably 'high man'2
Titles
Sheep-lord of Hyarastorni; held the title of regent of Númenor during Tar-Aldarion's absence

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Hallatan

A nobleman of ancient Númenor

A Númenórean, the lord of the inland region known as Hyarastorni. A descendant of King Vardamir Nólimon, his son Hallacar wed the first Ruling Queen of Númenor, Tar-Ancalimë.


Notes

1

Hallatan was made regent of Númenor in the year II 883, so we know that he lived to at least the age of 172. Hallatan was a descendant of Vardamir Nólimon, the second King of Númenor, and this royal ancestry meant that he could expect a lifespan of somewhere between three and four centuries.

2

Hallatan's name almost certainly contains Hall- from the root khal- meaning 'high' or 'exalted'. Hall- can also come from a different root, skal-, 'veiled' or 'hidden', though this alternative can surely be discounted in Hallatan's case.

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