Tar-Ancalimon

Tar-Ancalimon (1986 - 2386 S.A., r. 2221 - 2386 S.A.) was the 14th ruler of Númenor. He succeeded his father, Tar-Atanamir. His name means "Most Bright".

Background
During Tar-Ancalimon's reign, two opposing parties arose among Númenóreans: the Elf-friends, or Elendili (also called "The Faithful"), advocated continuing devotion to the Valar and friendship with the Elves, and the "King's Men" who propounded Man's independence and self-determination, seeing how they had reached the apex of their might. This split would culminate in the Fall of Númenor.

Tar-Ancalimon was succeeded by his son, Tar-Telemmaitë.