Tar-Ciryatan

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In the Middle-eath fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkien, Tar-Ciryatan (1634 - 2035 S.A., 1869 - 2029 S.A.), or Ar-Balkumagân in Adûnaic was the twelfth ruler of Númenor. He succeeded his father, Tar-Minastir, as king.

Tar-Ciryatan was a great ship builder, and he waged war upon Middle-earth, bringing its treasures back to Númenor. His name means "Ship-builder" (see also Círdan).

He abdicated in 2029 S.A. and was succeeded by his son, Tar-Atanamir. In a role-playing game^{[[Citing sources citation needed]]} he was also referred to as the father of the Witch-King of Angmar, but this relationship does not appear anywhere in Tolkien's work.

Preceded by:
Tar-Minastir Rulers of Númenor Followed by:
Tar-Atanamir

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