Tarcil

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Tarcil was the sixth King of Arnor.

He ascended the throne of Arnor in TA 435 on the death of his father Arantar.

His reign was without event and he died in TA 515 and was succeeded by his son Tarondor.

Preceded by: Arantar

King of Arnor TA 435 - TA 515

Succeeded by: Tarondor

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The name Tarcil (also spelt Tarkil) also appears in The History of The Lord of the Rings as another nickname for Aragorn: its meaning is apparently "High Man", a synonym for Dúnadan. The Orcish term "tark" for a Dúnadan is without doubt derived from this.