The Encyclopedia of Arda - Dírhael (original) (raw)

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Dates Extant III 29071 Race Men Division Dúnedain Culture Northern Dúnedain Family House of Isildur Pronunciation dee'rhile Meaning Apparently 'wise man' Indexes: Alphabetical: D Men About this entry: Updated 12 June 2011 This entry is complete Noble grandfather of Aragorn Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV Aranarth Dírhael Ivorwen Gilraen One of the Dúnedain of the North, a descendant of Aranarth the first Chieftain. His daughter was Gilraen, whose hand was sought by Arathorn, at that time heir to Chieftain Arador. Dírhael at first opposed the marriage, but his wife Ivorwen persuaded him to allow it. Just two years later, Dírhael's grandson was born: Aragorn, who would one day rule the Reunited Kingdom of the Dúnedain. Notes 1 We have no specific dates for Dírhael, but we do know that his daughter Gilraen was born in the year III 2907. See also... Arathorn II, Ivorwen, The Fair Indexes: Alphabetical: D Men About this entry: Updated 12 June 2011 This entry is complete For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2003, 2009, 2011. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.Use DISC to investigate the dynamics of any working relationship, with Discus' Relationship Assessment.