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Dates
I 102 - I 495 (393 years)
Origins
Nargothrond was founded by Finrod Felagund, who became its first Lord
Race
Elves
Division
Noldor
Culture
Elves of Nargothrond
Family
House of Finarfin
Settlements
Nargothrond, beneath Taur-en-Faroth on the river Narog
Pronunciation
Nargothrond is pronounced 'narrgo'thrond' (where rr emphasises that the 'r' sound should be distinctly pronounced)
Meaning
Nargothrond means 'underground fortress on the river Narog'
Other names
King of Nargothrond, Lord of Narog
Title of
Finrod Felagund, followed by his younger brother Orodreth

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Lord of Nargothrond

Ruler of the halls on the Narog

Finarfin
Eärwen
Finrod
Orodreth
Angrod
Aegnor
Galadriel
Finduilas

The descent of the Lords of Nargothrond, two of the sons of Finarfin of the Noldor. The names of those who held the title 'Lord of Nargothrond' are shown in bold above.

A title of Finrod, who founded and ruled the citadel and realm of Nargothrond in West Beleriand, and of his brother Orodreth who succeeded him.


See also...

Elu Thingol, Nargothrond, Nóm

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