High King of the Ñoldor

High King of the Ñoldor was the title given to the highest ruler of the Ñoldorin realms of Middle-earth in the First Age. It was most exquisitely applied to the House of Finwë.

History
The title came in being after the Ñoldor returned to Middle-earth in pursuit of Morgoth. Fëanor or the eldest of his sons could have claimed the title but with his death Maedhros waived his claim to the title and ceded it to House of Fingolfin, out of respect and friendship with them. There were four High Kings beginning with Fingolfin and ending with Gil-galad at the end of Second Age, lasting for over four-thousand years.

Known High Kings of the Ñoldor

 * Fingolfin
 * Fingon
 * Turgon
 * Gil-galad