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Dates
Eorl became the first Lord in III 2510; his line continued into the Fourth Age
Origins
A title given to the old Lords of the Éothéod after their people removed to their new land of Rohan
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Settlements
The royal seat was originally at Aldburg, and later moved to Edoras
Pronunciation
Rohan is pronounced 'ro'han'
Meaning
Rohan derives from Rochand, meaning 'horse-land'
Other names
Title of
Eorl the Young and at least eighteen of his descendants

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Lord of Rohan

A title of the Kings of the Mark

A title for the King of the Mark, carried through at least nineteen generations of the House of Eorl from Eorl himself to Elfwine the son of Éomer.

For a genealogical chart and table showing all the Lords of Rohan, see the entry for King of Rohan.


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About this entry:

  • Updated 15 April 2022
  • Updates planned: 1

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