Aragorn
fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium
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Summary
Aragorn is a fictional human[1]. He has worked as a swordfighter[2], military leader[3], and knight-errant[4]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of fictional human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,058 views/month, #36 of 5,308).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Arathorn II[6]
- Mother: Gilraen[7]
- Spouse: Arwen[8]
- Child: Eldarion[9]
- Ethnic group: Rangers of the North[10], Dúnedain[11]
- Position held: King of the Reunited Kingdom[12]
- Creator: J. R. R. Tolkien[13]
- Member of: Fellowship of the Ring[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Instance of: film character[16], literary character[17]
- Performer: Viggo Mortensen[18]
- Commons category: Aragorn[19]
- Armament: Andúril[20], Narsil[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Aragorn[22]
- From narrative universe: Tolkien's legendarium[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Westron[24], Sindarin[25]
- Affiliation: Fellowship of the Ring[26]
- Present in work: The Lord of the Rings[27], The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King[28], The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring[29], The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers[30], The Silmarillion[31], Appendices of The Lord of the Rings[32]
- Name in native language: Aragorn[33]
- Owner of: Elessar[34], Brego[35], Andúril[36], Elendilmir[37]
- Different from: Aragon[38]
- First appearance: The Fellowship of the Ring[39]
- Enemy: Sauron[40]
- Character type: Christ figure[41], The Chosen One[42]
Why It Matters
Aragorn has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 106 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Who were Aragorn's parents?
Aragorn's father was Arathorn II[6]. Aragorn's mother was Gilraen[7].
Who was Aragorn married to?
Aragorn's spouses include Arwen[8].
What did Aragorn do for work?
Aragorn worked as a swordfighter[2], military leader[3], and knight-errant[4].