Why did Éomer become King of Rohan?
Éomer plays a major role in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, the pivotal battle of The Return of the King against the forces of the Dark Lord Sauron from Mordor. After leading a successful cavalry charge, he is dismayed to find Théoden mortally wounded. Théoden appoints him King of Rohan with his dying breath.
Who succeeded Théoden as King of Rohan?
Éomer
The body of Théoden the Renowned remained in the Hallows of Minas Tirith while Snowmane was buried where they fell. His nephew Éomer succeeded him as King of Rohan.
Did Éomer become King of Rohan?
Both Merry and his friend Pippin came to Rohan and stayed with him until the autumn of that year, when King Éomer died. King Éomer had reigned for 65 years, longer than any other King of Rohan save Aldor the Old. His son Elfwine the Fair became King of Rohan.
Who is the rightful King of Rohan?
| Théoden | |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Lord of the Mark, King of Rohan |
| Race | Men of Rohan |
| Book(s) | The Two Towers, The Return of the King, Unfinished Tales |
Did Éomer succeed Théoden?
The army of Rohan managed to arrive at the Pelennor Fields just as the Great Gate of Minas Tirith was breached. In the ensuing Battle of the Pelennor Fields Éomer fought gallantly, slaying many foes. But Théoden was fatally crushed by his horse, Snowmane, after being attacked by the Witch-king’s Fell Beast.
Did Éomer succeed Theoden?
Was Éomer banished in the book?
In the book, Éomer and his followers were not “banished”. Éomer was locked up after returning home to tell the tale of killing the Orcs and Half-Orcs who were crossing Rohan and then meeting Aragorn and friends and breaking the rules by loaning them horses.
Was Éomer a good king?
In TA 3002, when Éomer was eleven, Éomund was slain in battle with Orcs. Éomer became the third Marshal of the Mark, and was a strong leader of Men. He was honored highly and trusted by the king, and was close with his cousin Théodred, son of Théoden who loved him like a brother.
Did Theoden have a son in the book?
Théodred (T.A. 2978-3019) was the only son and heir of King Théoden of Rohan who died in battle at the Fords of Isen during the War of the Ring.