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

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Dates 1 March III 2931 to IV 120 (lived [210 years](../chronicle.html?startyear=2931&startage=3&endyear=120&endage=4&c=The Lifetime of Strider)); Chieftain of the Dúnedain (in minority) from III 2933; King of the Reunited Kingdom from 1 May III 3019 Race Men Division Dúnedain Cultures Born among the Northern Dúnedain and raised in Rivendell; later became King of all the Dúnedain Family Descended from the House of Isildur; founded his own house, known as Telcontar (which is Elvish for 'Strider') Settlements The name 'Strider' was used in the North, notably in Bree and the lands about Meaning Simply derived from his long stride when walking Other names Aragorn, Elessar, Elfstone, Estel, Hope, Longshanks, Thorongil, Wingfoot Titles Captain of the Host of the West, Captain of the Dúnedain of Arnor, Chieftain of the Dúnedain, Chieftain of the North, The Dúnadan, Eagle of the Star, Envinyatar, Great King, Heir of Isildur, King of all the Dúnedain, King of the West, Lord of the Dúnedain, Lord of the Western Lands, Man of the West Indexes: Alphabetical: S Men About this entry: Updated 24 September 2008 Updates planned: 19 One of Aragorn’s many names Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV Arathorn IIGilraenStrider(Aragorn)ArwenEldarion(unnameddaughters) A nickname given to Aragorn II Elessar by the people of northern Middle-earth (as for example at Bree) during his time as a Ranger. See also... Bilberry, Common Room, Company of the Ring, Cordial of Imladris, Elfstone, Frodo Baggins, Longshanks, Neekerbreekers, Pale King, South-gate of Bree, Starlight, Stick-at-naught, Strider, Telcontar, Tom Indexes: Alphabetical: S Men About this entry: Updated 24 September 2008 Updates planned: 19 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2003, 2008. 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.