Orodreth of Gondor

Orodreth was the sixteenth Ruling Steward of Gondor.
== Biography ==
Born in TA 2576, Orodreth was the son of Belecthor I. Orodreth succeeded his father as Steward in TA 2655.
The Corsairs of Umbar were the major threat to Gondor at the time, although no major events are recorded. Orodreth died in TA 2685 at the age of 109 years old. He was followed by his son Ecthelion I.
== Etymology ==
His name might have been inspired from the Ñoldorin King of Nargothrond. The name Orodreth means "Mountaineer", from the Sindarin orod ("mountain").The Silmarillion, Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin namesParma Eldalamberon, Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
== References ==
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Category:Ruling Stewards of Gondor
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