Elendil

fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium
Person d_nedain Q719736
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Elendil

Summary

Elendil is a Dúnedain[1]. He died in Barad-dûr[2]. He worked as a leader[3] and swordfighter[4]. He draws 2,989 Wikipedia views per month (d_nedain category, ranking #1 of 1).[5]

Key Facts

  • Elendil passed away in Barad-dûr[2].
  • Elendil's father was Amandil[6].
  • A child of Elendil was Isildur[7].
  • A child of Elendil was Anárion[8].
  • Elendil's professions included leader[3].
  • Elendil's professions included swordfighter[4].
  • Elendil held the position of High-Kings of Arnor and Gondor[9].
  • Elendil held the position of King of Arnor[10].
  • Elendil held the position of king of Gondor[11].
  • Elendil is recorded as male[12].
  • Elendil's instance of is recorded as Dúnedain[13].
  • Elendil's instance of is recorded as literary character[14].
  • Elendil's instance of is recorded as film character[15].
  • Elendil's Commons category is recorded as Elendil[16].
  • Elendil's armament is recorded as Narsil[17].
  • Elendil's from narrative universe is recorded as Tolkien's legendarium[18].
  • Elendil's present in work is recorded as The Silmarillion[19].
  • Elendil's present in work is recorded as Appendices of The Lord of the Rings[20].
  • Elendil's different from is recorded as Eärendil[21].
  • Elendil's enemy is recorded as Sauron[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Elendil's father was Amandil[6].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include leader[3] and swordfighter[4]. Positions held include High-Kings of Arnor and Gondor[9], a group of fictional characters[23]; King of Arnor[10], a fictional political functionary[24], in Arnor[25]; and king of Gondor[11].

Personal Life

Children include Isildur[7], a Middle-earth man[26] and Anárion[8], a Middle-earth man[27].

Death and Burial

Elendil passed away in Barad-dûr[2].

Why It Matters

Elendil draws 2,989 Wikipedia views per month (d_nedain category, ranking #1 of 1).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where did Elendil die?

Elendil died in Barad-dûr[2].

Who were Elendil's parents?

Elendil's father was Amandil[6].

What did Elendil do for work?

Elendil worked as leader[3] and swordfighter[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Position held High-Kings of Arnor and Gondor, King of Arnor, king of Gondor
    Child Isildur, Anárion
    Present in work The Silmarillion, Appendices of The Lord of the Rings
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