Dates

Came into existence with the foundation of the Mark of Rohan in III 2510

Location

Associated with the land of the Riddermark, commonly known as Rohan

Origins

Founded by Eorl the Young

Race

Division

Family

Ruled by the House of Eorl

Settlements

The chief city of the Men of the Mark was Edoras; other notable settlements and fortifications include the former capital Aldburg, Dunharrow, Grimslade, the Hornburg, Underharrow and Upbourn

Meaning

Mark means 'borderland'

Other names

Éoherë, Eorlingas, Eorlings, Forgoil, Horse-boys, Horsebreeders, Horse-lords, Horse-men, Horsemen of the North, Horsemen of Rohan, Men of the Riddermark, Men of Rohan, Riders of the Mark, Riders of Rohan, Robbers of the North, Rochír-rim, Rochirrim, Rohirrim, Sons of Eorl, Strawheads, Whiteskins

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Men of the Mark

A name for the Rohirrim

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

A name for the Rohirrim, the descendants of the Men of the Éothéod who came south with Eorl and founded the Mark in the old Gondorian land of Calenardhon.

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