Dates

Established during the reign of Rómendacil I (who ruled Gondor III 492 - III 541)

Origins

An office created by King Rómendacil I of Gondor

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Division

Culture

Family

From the time of King Minardil, holders of the title Arandur were selected from the House of Húrin

Pronunciation

'a'randoor'

Meaning

Literally 'King's Servant', though usually translated 'Steward'

Other names

Steward of Gondor, Steward of the High King, Steward of the King; after the loss of Eärnur in III 2050, the title became synonymous with Ruling Steward

Title of

The Stewards of Gondor, beginning in the sixth century of the Third Age

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Arandur

‘King’s Servant’

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A title literally meaning 'King's Servant'. This was the actual title of the Stewards of Gondor - 'Steward' is an English approximation of the Elvish Arandur.

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Seal of the Stewards

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