One of the Peredhil, son of Eärendil and Elwing and brother of Elrond, born 58 years before the end of the First Age. Like his brother, he was born in Arvernien, captured by the sons of Fëanor, and befriended by Maglor. At the end of the First Age he chose the Gift of Men, but was granted a life span of 500 years.
Elros led the remnant of the Edain of Númenor and was appointed first King of Dúnedain by the Valar. His Heirs were the Kings of Númenor, Arnor, and Gondor.
Elros took Tar-Minyatur as his regnal name; he built the royal tower and citadel at Armenelos.

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