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Dates
Born in Valinor during the Years of the Trees, slain I 510
Race
Elves
Division
Noldor
House
House of Fingolfin
Meaning
Unknown, but something close to 'valiant lord' seems likely
Titles
King of Gondolin

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  • Updated 30 January 1998
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Turgon

King of the Hidden City of Gondolin

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TURGON

The second son of Fingolfin and younger brother to Fingon, Turgon ruled in Nevrast until Ulmo led him to the hidden valley of Tumladen, where he founded and ruled the city of Gondolin.


See also...

Aelin-uial, Amon Gwareth, Anguirel, Aranwë, Aredhel Ar-Feiniel, Ar-Feiniel, Beater, Belthil, Celebrindal, Doom of the Valar, Elenwë, Elf-kings, Elves of Gondolin, Eöl, Falathrim, [See the full list...]

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