Meneldil

Quenya: heaven-lover

(II 3318 – III 158; ruled since III 2)

Númenorean, 4th son of Isildur and younger of other 3 siblings of unknown other details (who were probably males early lost, or females). He was born in Númenor and brought to Middle-earth with his family escaping the Fall.

After the Last Alliance where both Elendil and Anárion fell in battle, Isildur inherited the High Kingship and placed the rule of Gondor in the hands of Meneldil. It was after this visit to Gondor that Isildur died in the disaster of the Gladden Fields, returning from Osgiliath to Arnor. Meneldil was succeeded by his son Cemendur.