Dates

1 March III 2931 to IV 120 (lived 210 years); Chieftain of the Dúnedain (in minority) from III 2933; King of the Reunited Kingdom from 1 May III 3019

Race

Division

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

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Strider

One of Aragorn’s many names

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Strider
(Aragorn)

(unnamed
daughters)

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

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