Óin, a Dwarf born either in Ered Mithrin (Grey Mountains) (his kingdom) or Erebor, was the son of Glóin.
Biography
He succeeded his father as king in TA 2385. He is also an ancestor to Balin the friend of Bilbo Baggins and Gimli the Elf-Friend.
Óin's reign was largely uneventful while he and his people lived in the Grey Mountains. Into the final years of his reign, Sauron returned to Dol Guldur in Mirkwood and his shadow spread. As well, the Orcs of the Misty Mountains spread, plundering Moria and occupying it for hundreds of years.
Óin died in TA 2488 after a rule of one-hundred and three years and was succeeded by his son Náin II.[1][2]
| Preceded by: Glóin |
King of Durin's Folk TA 2385 - TA 2488 |
Succeeded by: Náin II |
References
- ↑ The Lord of the Rings: Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
- ↑ The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
