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Dates
Aragorn lived 1 March III 2931 - IV 120 (210 years); he was Chieftain of the Dúnedain (in minority) from III 2933, and King of the Reunited Kingdom from 1 May III 3019
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Family
House of Isildur
Settlements
This name was particularly associated with Bree
Meaning
'Long legs'
Other names
Aragorn, Elessar, Elfstone, Estel, Hope, Strider, Thorongil, Wingfoot
Titles
Chieftain of the Dúnedain, Chieftain of the North, The Dúnadan, Envinyatar, King of the West, Man of the West

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Longshanks

Bill Ferny’s nickname for Strider

A name used by Bill Ferny as he sneered at Strider and the Hobbits on their departure from Bree. The name is in fact related to Aragorn's other name in Bree, 'Strider'. It simply means 'long-legs', and relates to his considerable height and the long length of his stride.


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