Dates The civil war ran for [five years](../chronicle.html?startyear=1432&startage=3&endyear=1437&endage=3&c=The Kin-strife in Gondor) from III 1432 - III 1437; Castamir the Usurper ruled III 1437 - III 1447 ([ten years](../chronicle.html?startyear=1437&startage=3&endyear=1447&endage=3&c=The Rule of Castamir the Usurper)) until the restoration of Eldacar Location Fought especially in the eastern lands of Gondor; Eldacar dwelt in Rhovanion during his exile Race Men Division Dúnedain Culture Gondorians Family The leaders of both factions were descendants of the House of Anárion Settlements Fought across Gondor, but notably in Osgiliath and Pelargir Indexes: Alphabetical: K Events About this entry: Updated 17 December 2019 Updates planned: 1 The Gondorian civil war Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV The civil war that erupted in Gondor in the middle of the Third Age. Eldacar, was the son of King Valacar and Vidumavi of the Northmen. Because he was not descended in direct line from Gondorian stock, his right to the Kingship was therefore challenged by Castamir, who himself had some claim on the throne. Castamir succeeded in usurping the Kingship, but held it just ten years before Eldacar reclaimed it and restored order. See also... Aldamir, Battle of the Crossings of Erui, Calimehtar, Captain of Ships, City of the Corsairs, Dome of Osgiliath, East Anórien, Eldacar, Gondorians, Harondor, Haven of Umbar, King of Rhovanion, Old Gondor, Ornendil, Queen of Gondor, [See the full list...]Rómendacil II, Ruler of Gondor, Seeing-stones, Ship of Long-foam, South-victor, Southern Line, Stone of Osgiliath, Stones of Gondor, The Usurper, Valacar, Vidumavi, Vinyarion Indexes: Alphabetical: K Events About this entry: Updated 17 December 2019 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1999, 2001, 2019. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by myDISCprofile, the free online personality test.Explore the benefits of using a personality profile to discover yourself and make the most of your career. |