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  Encyclopedia of Arda: Rohan
Originally the Gondorian province of Calenardhon, the land north of the White Mountains was gifted by Steward Cirion to Eorl of the Northmen in 2510 (Third Age).
Rohan's history was one of conflict and war; with the Orcs of the White Mountains, the Dunlendings to the west, and ultimately with Saruman in Orthanc, whose lands bordered Rohan to the north.
Nonetheless, the line of the Kings of Rohan stretched from Eorl's time to the War of the Ring and beyond.
www.glyphweb.com /arda/r/rohan.html   (234 words)

  
  Rohan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rohan is a grassland which lies north of its ally Gondor and north-west of Mordor, the realm of Sauron, their enemy.
The borders of Rohan are: The rivers Isen and Adorn in the west, where Rohan borders Isengard and the land of the Dunlendings; the White Mountains and the Mering Stream, which separate it from Gondor, in the south; the mouths of Entwash in the east; and the river Limlight in the north.
Rohan has gone through great lengths to fulfil their part of the treaty including sacrificing two of its heirs when Gondor was under threat from the Haradrim in 2885, when Fastred and Folcred, the twin sons of King Folcwine, were killed during the Battle of Crossings of Poros.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rohan   (2604 words)

  
 Rohan (family) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The house of Rohan was a family of viscounts, later dukes and princes, coming from the locality of Rohan in Brittany, descending from the viscounts of Porhoët and said to trace back to the legendary Conan Meriadoc.
ROHAN, the name of one of the most illustrious of the feudal families of France, derived from that of a small town in Morbihan, Brittany.
Hercule de Rohan, duc de Montbazon (1568-1654) served Henry III and Henry IV against the Catholic League, and was made by Henry IV governor of Paris and the Isle of France, and master of the hounds.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rohan_(family)   (665 words)

  
 Rohan
Rohan remained Gondor's staunchest ally, and during the War of the Ring the Rohirrim rode to the aid of Gondor once more at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
On the western border of Rohan lay Fangorn Forest and the Gap of Rohan at the end of the Misty Mountains.
On March 25, the forces of Rohan and Gondor fought Sauron's army in the Battle of the Morannon until the One Ring was destroyed and Sauron was utterly defeated.
www.tuckborough.net /rohan.html   (5530 words)

  
 Rohan
Rohan is a kingdom of farmers on the northern borders of Gondor in Middle-earth.
In 2758 TA, Rohan was invaded by Dunlendings under Wulf, son of Freca, of mixed Dunland and Rohan blood.
In 3019 TA Saruman launched a full-scale invasion on Rohan, with victory in the two first battles (at the Fords of Isen[?]) and defeat at the Battle of Hornburg[?], where the Ents came to the aid of the Rohirrim.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ro/Rohan.html   (539 words)

  
 Rohan - LoveToKnow 1911
The seigneurs of Gie, a branch founded by Pierre de Rohan (1453-1513), a cadet of the branch of Guemenee and marshal of France, were conspicuous on the Protestant side during the wars of religion.
Rene de Rohan, seigneur of Pontivy and Frontenay, commanded the Calvinist army in 1570, and defended Lusignan with great valour when it was besieged by the Catholics (1574-75).
The property and titles of Henry de Rohan thus passed to the Chabot family, which under the name of Rohan-Chabot produced some distinguished soldiers and a cardinal archbishop of Besancon.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Rohan   (435 words)

  
 Rohan - The Lord of the Rings Wiki
In TA 3019, he launched a full-scale invasion on Rohan, with victory in the two first battles (at the Fords of Isen; Théoden's son, Théodred was killed during these attacks) and defeat at the Battle of the Hornburg, where the Huorns came to the aid of the Rohirrim.
The countryside of Rohan is described as a land of pastures and lush tall grassland.
Rohan has gone through great lengths to fulfil its part of the treaty including sacrificing two of its heirs when Gondor was under threat from the Haradrim in TA 2885, when Fastred and Folcred, the twin sons of King Folcwine, were killed during the Battle of Crossings of Poros.
lotr.wikia.com /wiki/Rohan   (2000 words)

  
 Columbia News ::: Former Basketball Coach Rohan Dies at 72
Rohan was 72 when he died on Aug. 9 in South Yarmouth, Mass., of complications from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Rohan's teams won 20 games in each of the next two seasons, and were ranked in to nation's top 20 both times.
Rohan resigned his coaching post in 1974 to become the tenured chair of the physical education department.
www.columbia.edu /cu/news/04/10/johnRohan.html   (401 words)

  
 Council of Elrond :: LotR News and Information
Rohan was a land of grassy plains where horses ran free in great herds, watched over by the Rohirrim.
The realm was to the north of Gondor, on the furthest side of the White Mountains.
Rohan was famed for its horses, which were unmatched for lineage, grace or beauty anywhere in Middle-earth.
www.councilofelrond.com /modules.php?op=modload&name=Encyclopedia&file=index&action=DisplayTerm&pn_vid=3&pn_id=4899   (434 words)

  
 Éowyn of the Rohirrim: Rohan
Rohan is located directly north of the kingdom of Gondor.
It is bordered to the north by Fangorn Forest and the River Limlight, to the east by the River Anduin and the hills of Emyn Muil, to the south by the White Mountains and the kingdom of Gondor beyond, and to the west by the River Isen.
Wold - northernmost section of Rohan, north of East Emnet, bordered by Fangorn Forest to the west, the River Anduin to the east, and the River Limlight to the north.
www.geocities.com /licia_north/rohan.html   (606 words)

  
 The Lord of the Rings Online TCG: The Rohan Culture
During the War of the Rohan, the king of Rohan, Théoden was bewitched by Saruman.
Rohan is the first new Free Peoples culture introduced into the Lord of the Rings TCG by The Two Towers block.
Rohan will continue to be a powerful culture throughout the Two Towers block and into the Return of the King block as well.
lotronline.decipher.com /cultures/rohan   (508 words)

  
 Turks.US Daily News: Rohan: 'Austria not only Against Turkey but the Change Itself'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rohan, who is also a reporter of the Independent Turkey Commission responsible for the investigation of hurdles that may occur during Turkey's accession to European Union (EU), emphasized that the social, institutional and the political system in Turkey has changed considerably with the last government.
Speaking to Cihan News Agency on Sunday, Rohan said, "the negative psychological heritage coming from the deeps of history is also influential "in Austria which leads the opposition to Turkey's membership.
Rohan implied that Austrians bring up historical events such as the Vienna Siege with regard to Turkey and conduct self-criticism, "Contrary to this, it is forgotten that we fought on the same front with the Ottomans during the First World War".
www.turks.us /article~story~20050425095958484~mode~print.htm   (365 words)

  
 The Hidden Kingdom: The Library - Rohan
Under his reign Rohan was troubled by Orcs coming from the Misty Mountains, who were driven out by the Dwarves.
Led the Forces of Rohan at the second battle of the Fords of the Isen.
Rohan was first troubled by Saruman during his reign.
www.geocities.com /hiddenkingdom/roh_rule.htm   (1503 words)

  
 Rohan Gavaskar - India's periphery man?
Rohan again got that little a start against England at the Oval before he hit a return catch to Ashley Giles -- again a case of impossibly high climbing rate that overwhelmed his innings.
Clearly, Rohan has not been able to stake his claim as the seventh batsman of the team, nor is his left-arm spin seen as an essential ingredient.
Rohan has shown nothing worthwhile nor has he shown that he is international material.
www.rediff.com /cricket/2004/sep/14rohan.htm   (839 words)

  
 ROHAN KRISHNAMURTHY
Rohan Krishnamurthy's meteoric rise in the field of South Indian percussion is nothing short of breathtaking.
What could have been the untimely end of Rohan's musical career led way to the first of Rohan's musical revolutions and, indeed, proved to be a turning point in his musical career.
Dorai both in India and the U.S. Rohan's percussive style is often described as "flawless" and "reminiscent of the legendary mridangist C.S.Murughabhupathy." His bold beats delicately fuse the traditional classicism of the "Pudukottai School" with his own contemporary originality.
www.rohanrhythm.com /bio.htm   (320 words)

  
 Mens Rohan Trousers
Rohan's Double Convertible Goas are based on the design of Rohan's multi-functional Goas - but take the versatility one step further.
Rohan's new Expedition Cargos are made from a rugged, confidence-inspiring 190g ripstop polyamide that's been treated with a Dynamic Moisture Control finish for the highest levels of comfort - in the very hottest of conditions.
Sharing the same foundations as Rohan's 'tough as old desert boots' Expedition Cargos, Rohan's new Convertible Expedition Cargos feature a system of colour-coded zips which allow the trousers to be converted into an equally functional pair of shorts.
www.allweathers.co.uk /index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=126   (545 words)

  
 ROHAN KRISHNAMURTHY
Rohan's performance career began at the age of nine, after just a year of training.
Rohan's efforts in the has taken the mridangam far beyond the traditional ensemble and ardently explores the rich avenues of cross-musical collaborations.
Rohan is particularly acclaimed for his lecture-demonstrations that combine a lively, interactive element with a scholarly lecture.
www.rohanrhythm.com /bio2.htm   (327 words)

  
 IGN: Battle for Middle-Earth - Rohan, part 2
Rohan Stables are also able to produce a Horse Shield upgrade that is used to provide better protection for the horse.
The simple Rohan Farmer harvests his crops, which are turned into resources to build the Archers and Horsemen needed to defend Rohan.
Rohan Banner units need to be specially trained and the Armory is the place to do it.
pc.ign.com /articles/552/552989p1.html   (1400 words)

  
 GW Online : The Lord of The Rings : Rohan : Rohan Homepage
Rohan is a comparatively new kingdom of Men with a history of conflict, whether with the Dunlendings to the west or the Orcs within the White Mountains.
The Rohan Miniatures Gallery is the perfect place to visit if you were wondering what we offered in our mighty range of Rohirrim miniatures.
In this scenario, the Riders of Rohan, led by Éomer, confront a group of Uruk-hai and Mordor Orcs as they flee with Merry and Pippin, across the Plains of Rohan, towards Isengard.
uk.games-workshop.com /rohan   (707 words)

  
 Joe Rohan - singer, songwriter and independent recording artist living in Cleveland, Ohio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Rohan is one of several promising local artists to emerge from the "singer-songwriter" genre, which puts the emphasis on the craft of the song and the story within it - a reaction, perhaps, to the cult of celebrity cultivated by Spears and the "American Idol" circus.
To those tuned into the local music scene, Rohan is a familiar face (or a familiar dome - the self-deprecating Rohan feels no shame in making light of the fact that he's bald as the day he was born).
Rohan over the years has played drums on numerous CDs for various musicians, and he says working with singer-songwriters such as DeChant and Chris Allen of Rosavelt sparked his interest in singing and writing.
www.joerohan.com /westlifefeature.html   (1273 words)

  
 www.chateaux-france.com - Hôtel de Rohan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Built in 1705 on the initiative of the Cardinal Arman-Gaston-Maximilien de Rohan, bishop of Strasbourg, "Chapelain of France".
Construction is managed by Pierre-Alexis Delamair that Armand Gaston recommended to his parents for the construction of the Soubise Palate.
The interior decoration dates from the second occupant of the hotel, Armand de Rohan, cardinal of Soubise in 1747 and grandson of Hercules-Mériadec de Rohan.
www.chateaux-france.com /hotelderohan   (98 words)

  
 Rohan
Started in 1975, Rohan were the first manufacturer to comprehensively and coherently break with tradition - they started with a truly blank sheet of paper.
Rohan has always followed its own path - in their designs, their fabrics, their business and their priorities - like many of their customers, they find travelling alone is often the most enlightening experience.
For Rohan, this journey means innovation, constant re-evaluation and continuous improvement.
www.ekmpowershop2.com /ekmps/shops/allweathers/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=125   (281 words)

  
 EMMANUEL DE ROHAN-POLDUC : Encyclopedia Entry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc was a member of the wealthy and influential Rohan family of France and Grand Master of the Knights of Malta from 1775 to 1797.
Lucian's Tower and battery were upgraded, and as result of this upgrading the tower was renamed Fort Rohan.
Rohan-Polduc also authored the Code de Rohan, a constitutional law book published in two volumes titled Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes of Malta in 1782.
www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Emmanuel_de_Rohan-Polduc   (129 words)

  
 CD Baby: JOE ROHAN: Walk Along
Finally emerging as a solo artist, Joe Rohan joins the growing number of singer/songwriters that are reviving today's popular music with a return to great songwriting.
Rohan's contagious audience appeal is as apparent from the stage as it is in his music.
Joe Rohan is a Cleveland-based singer/songwriter whose music combines an almost country swing vibe with a folk rock sensibility.
www.cdbaby.com /joerohan   (535 words)

  
 Rohan Builders
14 years on, we bring the same passion and expertise to residential projects like, Rohan Madhuban, 10 KasturKunj, 1 Modibaug, Rohan Aasman, Rohan Tapovan, Rohan Garima and Rohan Nilay in Pune; Rohan Jharoka, Rohan Vasantha and Rohan Ashima in Bangalore.
At Rohan, we are rigorous about deadlines – 97% of our projects are completed on time.
We are also sticklers for safety, ensuring that each project is planned, managed and executed in conformance to the best industry standards.
www.rohanbuilders.com   (175 words)

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