Beleg of Arthedain

Beleg was the second King of Arthedain.
== Biography ==
Beleg was the son and heir of King Amlaith of Arthedain and came to the throne in TA 946 at the death of his father. During his reign, Hobbits were first seen west of the Misty Mountains, entering Eriador. Most of them were Harfoots. Also during his reign Sauron returned to the western lands, taking up residence at Dol Guldur as the 'Necromancer'.
Beleg died in TA 1029 at the age of two-hundred and eighteen after ruling for eighty-three years and was succeeded by his son Mallor.
== Etymology ==
He shares a name with Beleg Cúthalion, the famous Sindarin bowman of Doriath and friend of Túrin Turambar. The name means 'mighty'.The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
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