Lord of Dale

"Lord of Dale" was the title of the ruler of the sovereign town of Dale before its fall to Smaug in TA 2770.
Its only known holder was Girion who perished in the destruction of the town.The Hobbit, Chapter XII: "Inside Information" Girion's noble descendent Bard did not renew the title instead being known as a 'King'.The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B: The Tale of Years (Chronology of the Westlands), "The Third Age"
The title was most likely hereditary.
== References ==
Category:Ranks and titles of Men