Dates Aragorn lived 1 March III 2931 to IV 120 ([210 years](../chronicle.html?startyear=2931&startage=3&endyear=120&endage=4&c=The Lifetime of Aragorn Elessar)); Chieftain of the Dúnedain (in minority) from III 2933; High King from 1 May III 3019 Race Men Division Dúnedain Family Descended from the House of Isildur; founded his own house, known as Telcontar Other names A translation of Estel, Aragorn's name in childhood Title of Aragorn Elessar Indexes: Alphabetical: H Men About this entry: Updated 22 February 2017 Updates planned: 1 The meaning of Aragorn‘s name Estel Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV "I gave Hope to the Dúnedain, I have kept no hope for myself." Translated words of Aragorn's mother GilraenThe Lord of the Rings Appendix A I (v)The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen Arathorn IIGilraenHope (Estel)AragornArwenEldarionUnnameddaughters The translation of Aragorn's name Estel, given to him by his mother Gilraen. To keep the Heir of Isildur secret from the spies of Sauron, this was the name he used for the first twenty years of his life. Indeed, he did not know his own ancestry in these early years, until it was revealed to him by Elrond. See also... Estel, The Renewer Indexes: Alphabetical: H Men About this entry: Updated 22 February 2017 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2001, 2016-2017. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial. |