When was Aragorn born and who were his parents?
Aragorn was born in the year 2951 of the Third Age to Arathorn II and Gilraen. His father died when he was only two years old while hunting orcs near the Gladden Fields.
Questions about Aragorn
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What name did Elrond give Aragorn before revealing his true lineage?
Elrond Half-elven called him Estel, which means hope in Sindarin, so that no one would know he was the heir of Isildur. At age twenty, Elrond revealed the truth about his ancestry and gave him the shards of Narsil.
How many miles can Aragorn run in three days according to Tolkien scholar Tom Shippey?
Aragorn can run 135 miles in three days and lives in full vigour for over two hundred years. He stands in Frye's Romantic mode because he is superior to his environment.
Which historical figure does archaeologist Max Adams suggest inspired Aragorn?
Archaeologist Max Adams suggests Tolkien based Aragorn on Oswald, prince of the Northumbrian royal house exiled to Dál Riata. Oswald returned years later with an army of Anglian exiles to retake his kingdom and slay Cadwallon.
Who voiced Aragorn in Peter Jackson's film trilogy and what year was Ralph Bakshi's animated version released?
Viggo Mortensen played Aragorn in Peter Jackson's trilogy and received acclaim for the portrayal. John Hurt voiced Aragorn in Ralph Bakshi's animated film version released in 1978.