Eorl the Young was the first King of the Mark. He lived from 2485-2545 Third Age taking over as leader of his people at the age of 16. "He was so named because he succeeded his father in youth and remained yellow-haired and ruddy to the end of his days. These were shortened by a renewed attack of the Easterlings. Eorl fell in the battle in the Wold, and the first mound was raised. Felarof was laid there also" (p. 349, The Return of the King).
Middle-earth timeline: Third Age, 2485-2545
Today's reading comes from: The Return of the King, page 349
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