June 24, 2003

Aragorn's Age-response to Paradox
Matt Mcnabb

Yes, Aragorn is that old (actually 88, I think). His longevity is explained by the fact that he is a Numenorean. Since he is descended directly from the line of kings he is even longer lived than the average Numenorean. In the Appendices it is told that he became King of Gondor and Arnor and lived to be about 210 years old. For a better explanation I suggest you read the Silmarillion.