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Old 02-27-2016, 06:59 PM   #47
Belegorn
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Originally Posted by Legolas View Post
Even Theoden, with no immortal ancestors whatsoever, is still leading an army and fighting at age 71 when he is slain at Pelennor Fields. Éomer goes on to live to 93.
Theoden is descended from the line of Princes in Dol Amroth so he tecnically does have immortal ancestors. His mother Morwen was actually a Dúnadan. Even his niece Éowyn took after his mother Morwen. Theoden's own son and nephew were both taller than other Rohirrim. The kings of Rohan seemed to average around 79 year lifespan. 60*, 58, 101, 89, 86, 80, 74, 73, 68*, 72, 90, 71, 60*, 73, 83, 75, 71*, 93.
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