Thorin Oakenshield

fictional character in The Hobbit
Person middle_earth_dwarf Q46285
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Thorin Oakenshield

Summary

Thorin Oakenshield is a Middle-earth dwarf[1]. He died in Lonely Mountain[2]. He worked as a swordfighter[3] and metalsmith[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Thorin Oakenshield died in Lonely Mountain[2].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's father was Thráin II[6].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's professions included swordfighter[3].
  • Thorin Oakenshield worked as a metalsmith[4].
  • Thorin Oakenshield held the position of King under the Mountain[7].
  • Thorin Oakenshield is the creator of J. R. R. Tolkien[8].
  • Thorin Oakenshield was a member of Thorin and Company[9].
  • Thorin Oakenshield is recorded as male[10].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's instance of is recorded as Middle-earth dwarf[11].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's instance of is recorded as fictional humanoid[12].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's instance of is recorded as literary character[13].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's instance of is recorded as film character[14].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's killed by is recorded as Orcs in Tolkien's legendarium[15].
  • Thorin Oakenshield was performed by Richard Armitage[16].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's armament is recorded as Orcrist[17].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's given name is recorded as Thorin[18].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's relative is recorded as Thrór[19].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's from narrative universe is recorded as Tolkien's legendarium[20].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's manner of death is recorded as death in battle[21].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's present in work is recorded as The Hobbit[22].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's present in work is recorded as Hobbit[23].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's present in work is recorded as The Hobbit[24].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's present in work is recorded as The Hobbit[25].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's present in work is recorded as The Hobbit trilogy[26].
  • Thorin Oakenshield's owner of is recorded as Arkenstone[27].

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Origins and Family

Thorin Oakenshield's father was Thráin II[6].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include swordfighter[3] and metalsmith[4]. Thorin Oakenshield held the position of King under the Mountain[7].

Works and Contributions

Thorin Oakenshield is the creator of J. R. R. Tolkien[8].

Death and Burial

Thorin Oakenshield died in Lonely Mountain[2].

Why It Matters

Thorin Oakenshield has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where did Thorin Oakenshield die?

Thorin Oakenshield died in Lonely Mountain[2].

Who were Thorin Oakenshield's parents?

Thorin Oakenshield's father was Thráin II[6].

What did Thorin Oakenshield do for work?

Thorin Oakenshield worked as swordfighter[3] and metalsmith[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Hobbit (1984 hardcover edition). wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Hobbit (1984 hardcover edition). wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The Hobbit (1984 hardcover edition). wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Xezbeth · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Lonely Mountain
    Given name Thorin
    Instance of
    Father Thráin II
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P10757]]: 2497, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/251133830|Thorin \"Oakenshield\" (#251133830)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7421|Personality"
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