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Galador

Galador was the first Prince of Dol Amroth.

Galador was the first Prince of Dol Amroth.

Biography

According to legend, Galador was the Half-elven son of Imrazôr the Númenórean and the Elf-maid Mithrellas. Following the drowning of Amroth, the seat of the Princes of Belfalas was renamed in his honour. Galador founded Dol Amroth and became its first Prince, his ancestors having held the title "Prince" since the time of Elendil and ruling Belfalas at least as long.

Etymology

While Galador's etymology is unknown, it is possible that his name contains the element Galad, meaning 'light', or 'beam'.

House of Dol Amroth

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