Who are the parents of Éomer in The Lord of the Rings?
Éomer is the son of Théodwyn and Éomund. After their death, he and his sister Éowyn were adopted by their uncle Théoden.
Questions about Éomer
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When does Éomer become King of Rohan after the Battle of the Pelennor Fields?
Théoden appoints him King of Rohan with his dying breath during the battle against Sauron's forces from Mordor. He officially becomes King of the Mark following these events.
What year did Éomer marry Lothíriel according to the Third Age calendar?
In 3021 of the Third Age, Éomer marries Lothíriel, only daughter of Imrahil, prince of Dol Amroth. She bears him a son named Elfwine the Fair who later succeeds him as King of Rohan.
How was the character Éomer portrayed in Peter Jackson's film trilogy?
Éomer was played by the New Zealand actor Karl Urban in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Michael Drout notes that Jackson's version of Éomer's helmet is plainly based on the Sutton Hoo helmet.
What is the meaning of the name Éomer derived from Old English sources?
The name Éomer means Horse-famous in Old English and occurs in Beowulf at line 1959 as that of a king descended from Offa of Mercia. Tolkien had studied Beowulf extensively and drew material from it in writing The Lord of the Rings.