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SilverMoonLady
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 Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 9:44 am Post subject: Dunedain age |
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Oh, learned Ladies and Lords,
A humble question from this lurker:
What was the estimated lifespan for the Northern Dunadain at the end of the Third Age? Assume a relatively direct line, not necessarily related to Aragorn. (I'd look in the books if I could get my hands on them, but I suspect my little country library to be haunted by a fellow Tolkien-o-phile I haven't yet met, as they are always out...)
Thank you!
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Rhapsody
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If you do the math, around 150 I believe. I remember Leaward doing once the math... you can ask her.
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Saccopelista
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:41 am Post subject: |
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According to "The History of Middle-Earth" Vol. 12 the Chieftains of the Dúnedain lived between 155 and 190 years;
Hope that helps a bit. |
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