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Dates
Ruled Khazad-dûm at the time the Rings of Power were forged, between about II 1500 and II 1600
Race
Division
Culture
Family
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Pronunciation
doo'rin
Meaning
Durin seems to mean 'king' (see the entry for Durin the Deathless for a more detailed discussion)
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Durin III

A King of Khazad-dûm during the Second Age

Durin I
the Deathless

(Durin II)
Durin III
(Durin IV)
(Durin V)
Durin VI

Kings of Durin's Folk

The King of Durin's Folk at the height of their friendship with the Elves of Eregion. According to legend, he was given a Ring of Power - the ring that would later be known as the Ring of Thrór - by the Elven-smiths of Eregion.


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