Folcwine

Overview

Tolkien Gateway identifies Folcwine as Rohan’s fourteenth king, son of Folca and great-grandfather of Théoden. With Gondor’s aid he expelled the Dunlendings occupying the land between the Adorn and Isen, recovering that territory for Rohan.

He repaid the alliance in T.A. 2885 by sending riders to help Gondor against the Haradrim. His twin sons Folcred and Fastred died in that war, leaving the younger Fengel to succeed him. The account connects territorial recovery with the personal cost of fulfilling the Oath of Eorl.

First appearances & development

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Canon & continuity

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Selected bibliography

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1. 01

   The Lord of the Rings

   · 1955

Family & connections

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1. Attributed specialist referenceFolcwine — Tolkien GatewayResearch access: 2026-10-23

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