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Encyclopedia of Arda: Dior (230 words) |
 | Dior's grandfather Hador was the last of the Stewards to enjoy a truly long life, and he ruled Gondor for one hundred and seventeen years. |
| Dior was the last Steward to enjoy an untroubled rule, as his heir Denethor would see the breaking of the Watchful Peace and the beginning of centuries of warfare. |
| Dior ruled as Steward for twenty-three years, and seems to have been succeeded by his nephew Denethor I. |
| Stewards of Gondor@Everything2.com (1407 words) |
| Given the length of time the monarchy was absent, the Stewards basically took the place of the king, and by the time of the next-to-last Steward, Denethor II, they lived like kings and resisted the reformation of the monarchy due to their privilege. |
| Served under Eärnil II as Steward for 21 years, though he is probably better known for his exploits in the far east of Middle-earth, which bore him the title "The Hunter." He returned from his adventures with the Horn of Gondor, most famously carried by Boromir during the War of the Ring. |
| He was Steward for only a few weeks before relinquishing the title to Aragorn II Elessar, the King of the Reunited Kingdom of Gondor and Arnor, who allowed him to remain an honorary Steward. |
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