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Dates
1 March III 2931 to IV 120 (lived 210 years)
Chieftain of the Dúnedain (in minority) from III 2933
King of the Reunited Kingdom from 1 May III 3019
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Family
Descended from the House of Isildur; founded his own house, known as Telcontar (which is Elvish for 'Strider')
Meaning
Simply derived from his long stride when walking
Other names
Aragorn, Elessar, Estel, Hope, Longshanks, Thorongil, Wingfoot
Titles
Chieftain of the Dúnedain, Chieftain of the North, Dúnadan, Envinyatar, King of the West

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Strider

One of Aragorn’s many names

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Arathorn II
Gilraen
Strider
(Aragorn)
Arwen
Eldarion
(unnamed
daughters)

A nickname given to Aragorn II Elessar by the people of northern Middle-earth (as for example at Bree) during his time as a Ranger.


See also...

Company of the Ring, Frodo Baggins, Longshanks, Neekerbreekers, Stick-at-naught, Strider, Telcontar, Tom

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