Gil-galad
fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium
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Gil-galad
Summary
Gil-galad is a Middle-earth elf[1]. He draws 2,427 Wikipedia views per month (middle_earth_elf category, ranking #6 of 23).[2]
Key Facts
- Gil-galad's father was Orodreth[3].
- Gil-galad is identified as part of the Noldor ethnic group[4].
- Gil-galad held the position of fictional king[5].
- Gil-galad is the creator of J. R. R. Tolkien[6].
- Gil-galad is recorded as male[7].
- Gil-galad's instance of is recorded as Middle-earth elf[8].
- Gil-galad's instance of is recorded as film character[9].
- Gil-galad's family is recorded as House of Finwë[10].
- Gil-galad's Commons category is recorded as Gil-galad[11].
- Gil-galad's from narrative universe is recorded as Tolkien's legendarium[12].
- Gil-galad's present in work is recorded as The Silmarillion[13].
- Gil-galad's present in work is recorded as The Lord of the Rings[14].
- Gil-galad's present in work is recorded as Appendices of The Lord of the Rings[15].
- Gil-galad's present in work is recorded as Unfinished Tales[16].
- Gil-galad's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'qya', 'text': 'Artanáro'}[17].
- Gil-galad's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'sjn', 'text': 'Rodnor'}[18].
- Gil-galad's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'sjn', 'text': 'Ereinion'}[19].
- Gil-galad's owner of is recorded as Narya[20].
- Gil-galad's owner of is recorded as Vilya[21].
- Gil-galad's owner of is recorded as Aeglos[22].
- Gil-galad's sibling is recorded as Finduilas[23].
- Gil-galad's enemy is recorded as Sauron[24].
Body
Origins and Family
Gil-galad's father was Orodreth[3]. He is identified as part of the Noldor ethnic group[4].
Career and Affiliations
Gil-galad held the position of fictional king[5].
Works and Contributions
Gil-galad is the creator of J. R. R. Tolkien[6].
Why It Matters
Gil-galad draws 2,427 Wikipedia views per month (middle_earth_elf category, ranking #6 of 23).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Who were Gil-galad's parents?
Gil-galad's father was Orodreth[3].