The Usurper

The Usurper
   The title of Castamir, the deposer of Eldacar.
   The title given to Castamir, a descendant of King Calmacil who led a revolt against Gondor's true King, Eldacar, and usurped his throne. Over the ten years of Castamir's rule, he proved to be a cruel and heartless King. His reign came to violent end when Eldacar returned from exile at the head of an avenging army.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth glossary. . 2003.

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