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Dates
Came into existence with the foundation of the Mark of Rohan in III 2510
Location
Associated with the land of the Riddermark, commonly known as Rohan
Origins
Founded by Eorl the Young
Race
Division
Family
Ruled by the House of Eorl
Settlements
The chief city of the Men of the Mark was Edoras; other notable settlements and fortifications include the former capital Aldburg, Dunharrow, Grimslade, the Hornburg, Underharrow and Upbourn
Meaning
Mark means 'borderland'
Other names

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Men of the Mark

A name for the Rohirrim

A name for the Rohirrim, the descendants of the Men of the Éothéod who came south with Eorl and founded the Mark in the old Gondorian land of Calenardhon.


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  • Updated 27 December 2020
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