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Dates
Founded before the first rising of the Sun; survived into the Fourth Age
Origins
The descendants of Durin the Deathless
Race
Division
Culture
Historically, Dwarves of Khazad-dûm
Settlements
For most of their history, this House ruled Khazad-dûm in the Misty Mountains, but in the later Third Age members of the House of Durin were to be found in many locations throughout northern Middle-earth
Pronunciation
Durin is pronounced 'doo'rin'
Meaning
Durin seems to mean 'king' (see the entry for Durin the Deathless for a more detailed discussion)
Other names
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The line of the descendants of Durin the Deathless, hereditary Dwarven-kings of Durin's Folk. Thrór, Thráin II and Thorin II Oakenshield were all descended from this House. See also...Black Chasm, Company of the Ring, Crown of Durin, Dís, Dori, Durin’s House, Grór, Mustering of the Dwarves, Óin, Ori, Thorin I Indexes: About this entry:
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