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Aldamir

In J. R. R. Tolkiens universe of Middle-earth Aldamir is the twenty-third King of Gondor (Castamir being counted the twenty-second).

He was the second son of King Eldacar of Gondor and succeeded him in T.A. 1490 because his elder brother Ornendil[?] was executed by Castamir.

His fifty year reign was marked with constant warfare with the the Corsairs of Umbar[?] (among them were the sons of Castamir) and the Haradrim[?].

In T.A. 1540 he was slain and was succeeded by his son Vinyarion

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