He was indeed a Black Numenorean. He worshipped Sauron during the Dark Years, and entered his service. I don't know what happened between the first downfall of Sauron and the War of the Ring to him.
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I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed. I felled the black serpent. A grim morn, and a glad day, and a golden sunset!
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