Timeline Event
Fréaláf Hildeson becomes King of Rohan
Event Type: Genealogical
Age: 3rd Age - The Stewards
Year: 2759
Description:
An event in the aftermath of the Invasion of Rohan from West and East; see that entry for an overview:
2691-2759
9. Helm Hammerhand. At the end of his reign Rohan suffered great loss, by invasion and the Long Winter. Helm and his sons Haleth and Háma perished. Fréaláf, Helm's sister's son, became king.
2726-2798
10. Fréaláf Hildeson. In his time Saruman came to Isengard, from which the Dunlendings had been driven. The Rohirrim at first profited by his friendship in the days of dearth and weakness that followed.
2752-2842
11. Brytta.
The Return of the King, LoTR Appendix A, Annals of the Kings and Rulers: The House of Eorl
It was at the crowning of Fréaláf that Saruman appeared, bringing gifts, and speaking great praise of the valour of the Rohirrim. All thought him a welcome guest. Soon after he took up his abode in Isengard.
The Return of the King, LoTR Appendix A, Annals of the Kings and Rulers: The House of Eorl
Contributors:
Elena Tiriel 15Aug04
