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Aragorn II, son of Arathorn II (1 March T.A. 2931 – 1 March F.A. 120), also known as Strider during his time as a wandering ranger and later as King Elessar Telcontar, is a central fictional character in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic fantasy novelThe Lord of the Rings.[1]As the sixteenth Chieftain of the Dúnedain of the North and heir of Isildur—son of Elendil—he embodies the long-lived nobility of the Númenóreans, possessing exceptional wisdom, skill in healing, and prowess in battle derived from his ancient lineage.[2]Born in the wilds near the Angle during a period of encroaching shadow from Sauron, Aragorn was raised in secrecy in Rivendell after his father's early death, training under Elrond and serving in distant lands such as Rohan and Gondor under assumed names to hone his leadership.[3]In the War of the Ring, he reveals his identity, rallies the Free Peoples—including commanding the Grey Company through the Paths of the Dead and leading the final assault at the Black Gate—and claims the reforged sword Andúril, symbolizing the restoration of his ancestral right.[2]Crowned High King of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor in F.A. 1, he marries Arwen Undómiel, establishes a prosperous reign marked by renewal of ancient oaths and expansion of realms, and dies willingly after 122 years on the throne, passing authority to his son Eldarion. His arc represents the triumph of enduring heritage and resolve against existential threats, pivotal to the narrative's themes of providence and the fading of magic in favor of mortal endeavors.[1]