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Dates
A rank created after the War of the Ring of III 3019
Location
Commanded the Riders of the East-mark of Rohan, between the rivers Entwash and Anduin
Origins
A new position created by King Éomer when he reorganised Rohan's military
Race
Division
Culture
Settlements
Probably based at Aldburg1
Title of
Elfhelm and his unnamed successors

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Marshal of the East-mark

A military rank of the Rohirrim

A military rank of the Rohirrim, signifying the commander of the armies of eastern Rohan. The title was created by the new King Éomer after the War of the Ring, and the first Rider to hold it was the King's lieutenant, Elfhelm.


Notes

1

It's not specifically stated that the Marshal would have been headquartered at Aldburg, but this was historically the main military post in the area, and indeed there were no other obvious alternatives within the East-mark.

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  • Updated 3 February 2020
  • Updates planned: 1

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