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Dates
Turgon ruled Gondolin between I 116 and I 510 (394 years)
Location
North of Beleriand, within the Encircling Mountains
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Pronunciation
Gondolin is pronounced 'go'ndolin'
Meaning
Other names
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King of Gondolin

A title only ever borne by Turgon

Turgon

Turgon son of Fingolfin was the only King of Gondolin ever to reign, ruling the Hidden City throughout its entire history from foundation to Fall.

The title of Turgon son of Fingolfin, who founded Gondolin in the early First Age and ruled it until its Fall.


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