Timeline Event
Malvegil becomes King of Arthedain
Event Type: Genealogical
Age: 3rd Age - The Kings
Year: 1272
Description:
[Malvegil was the son of Celebrindor and became the sixth king of Arthedain at his father's death. He assumed the throne at the age of 128.]
15 Celebrindol [> Celebrindor] born 1062 lived 210 years died 1272
16 Malvegil born 1144 lived 205 years died 1349
In the days of Malvegil Orcs again became a menace, and invaded the lands of Arnor. The Úlairi or Ringwraiths began to stir again. The chief of the Úlairi comes north and establishes himself as a king of evil men in Angmar in the far north regions.
The Peoples of Middle-Earth, HoME Vol 12, Part 1, Ch 7, The Heirs of Elendil: The Northern Line of Arnor: The Isildurioni
It was in the beginning of the reign of Malvegil of Arthedain that evil
came to Arnor. For at that time the realm of Angmar arose in the North beyond the Ettenmoors. Its lands lay on both sides of the Mountains, and there were gathered many evil men, and Orcs, and other fell creatures. [The lord of that land was known as the Witch-king, but it was not known until later that he was indeed the chief of the Ringwraiths, who came north with the purpose of destroying the Dúnedain in Arnor, seeing hope in their disunion, while Gondor was strong.]
The Return of the King, LoTR Appendix A, Annals of the Kings and Rulers: Eriador, Arnor, and the Heirs of Isildur
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