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Dates
Forged in c. II 1600, destroyed on 25 March III 3019 (endured some 4,860 years)
Origins
Forged by Sauron in the fires of Orodruin
Other names
The Great Ring, Isildur's Bane, Magic Ring, The One Ring, Precious, The Ring, Ring of the Enemy, The Ring of Isildur

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  • Updated 10 March 2002
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Ruling Ring

Greatest of the Great Rings

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A name given to the One Ring, because of the authority it granted its wearer over the other Rings of Power.


See also...

Lord of the Rings, Orcs of the Mountains, Ring of Isildur, Ring-finder, Rings of Power, Saruman, Tale of the Ring, The Ring, Three Rings, Vilya, War of the Elves and Sauron

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