Timeline Event
Eorl the Young of Rohan born in Éothéod
Event Type: Genealogical
Age: 3rd Age - The Stewards
Year: 2485
Description:
Eorl the Young was lord of the Men of Éothéod. That land lay near the sources of Anduin, between the furthest ranges of the Misty Mountains and the northernmost parts of Mirkwood. The Éothéod ... [was] in origin close akin to the Beornings and the men of the west-eaves of the forest. The forefathers of Eorl claimed descent from kings of Rhovanion, whose realm lay beyond Mirkwood before the invasions of the Wainriders, and thus they accounted themselves kinsmen of the kings of Gondor descended from Eldacar.
The Return of the King, LoTR Appendix A, Annals of the Kings and Rulers: The House of Eorl
2485-2545
1. Eorl the Young. He was so named because he succeeded his father in youth and remained yellow-haired and ruddy to the end of his days. These were shortened by a renewed attack of the Easterlings. Eorl fell in battle in the Wold, and the first mound was raised. Felaróf was laid there also.
2512-70
2. Brego. He drove the enemy out of the Wold, and Rohan was not attacked again for many years. ...
The Return of the King, LoTR Appendix A, Annals of the Kings and Rulers: The House of Eorl
Contributors:
Celandine 04.26.03; added quotes & links: Elena Tiriel 8.13.04