Kings of Gondor




 * See Also: Kings of Gondor Family Tree

The Kings of Gondor through Amandil claimed descent from the Lords of Andúnië, and from there to Silmariën and the Kings of Númenor. Elendil was the first King of Arnor and was succeeded by Isildur. Elendil ruled over both realms as King of all the Dúnedain-in-exile. Isildur succeeded as High King as well upon his father's death. Isildur committed Gondor to the rule of Meneldil the son of Anárion as sole King of Gondor, but Isildur's royalty in the South-realm remained, as his line was by right High King over both Arnor and Gondor, though after Isildur's death, the realms were split. Isildur's heirs ruled Arnor and Anárion's heirs ruled Gondor.

Eärnur was taken in Minas Morgul and never seen again, and the Kingdom of Gondor was ruled by a succession of Stewards until the restoration of the line of Kings with Elessar (Aragorn), the first King of the Reunited Kingdom of Gondor and Arnor.

External link

 * Kings of Gondor at Tolkien Gateway

Liste der Könige von Gondor und Arnor