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Dates
Born in Valinor during the Years of the Trees; slain I 510
Race
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Culture
Family
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Pronunciation
too'rgon
Meaning
Unknown, but something close to 'lordly commander' seems likely
Titles
Note
Turgon the King of Gondolin is not to be confused with a much later Steward of Gondor of the same name, for whom see the entry for Steward Turgon

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  • Updated 30 January 1998
  • Updates planned: 18

Turgon

King of the Hidden City of Gondolin

High Kings of the Noldor

The second son of Fingolfin and younger brother to Fingon, Turgon ruled in Nevrast until Ulmo led him to the hidden valley of Tumladen, where he founded and ruled the city of Gondolin.


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About this entry:

  • Updated 30 January 1998
  • Updates planned: 18

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