Thorin is born to Thrain II in Erebor. He is the brother of Frerin and Dis.
Global Timeline
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2746 TA
Thorin Oakenshield born
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The Long Winter
Geological / environmental eventA harsh winter presages attacks on Gondor by Umbar, the invasion of Rohan by Easterlings and Dunlendings, as well as an invasion by Orcs and Wolves of the Shire.
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2759 TA
Saruman takes residence in Orthanc
Political eventSaruman is given the keys to Orthanc by the King of Gondor in exchange for its safekeeping.
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2770 TA
Dale Destroyed
Disaster / DestructionSmaug takes over Erebor and destroys the town of Dale.
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2790 TA
Death of Thror
Life, DeathSlain by Azog, Thror is killed at the gates of Moria and the Dwarves prepare for war.
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2793 TA
2799 TA
War of Dwarves and Orcs
Military actionThe 7 Houses of the Dwarves unite against the Orcs of the Misty Mountains in vengeance against the death of Thror. Tens of thousands are killed on both sides.
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1 Sep
Battle of Nanduhirion
Military actionThe culminating battle in the War of Dwarves and Orcs, resulting in the deaths of Azog, Nain and Fundin. The Misty Mountains are largely depopulated of Orcs.
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2800 TA
Orcs Invade Rohan
Military actionTwo years after Brytta takes the sceptre in Rohan, the country is invaded by hordes of Orcs.
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2802 TA
Thrain II and Thorin Oakenshield come to the Blue Mountains
Construction beginning/endWith Erebor abandoned, Thrain and his son Thorin establish a small colony in exile in the far West of the Ered Luin.
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2841 TA
Thrain II sets out for Erebor
ExpeditionThrain II, tired of a life in exile, sets out to possibly reclaim his ancestral home of Erebor.
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2845 TA
Mar
Ring of Durin Lost
Cultural eventThe Ring of Durin, one of the Seven, is rumored to have been lost when Thrain is captured by the Necromancer of Dol Guldur.
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2848 TA
Jan
Gerontius Took becomes Thain
Life, MilestoneGerontius, also known as the Old Took, becomes Thain. He held the title for over 70 years, had 12 children, and died at the age of 130. He was a friend of Gandalf.
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2852 TA
Death of the White Tree of Gondor
Disaster / DestructionScion of Telperion of old, the White Tree of Gondor perishes and it is thought the line of the Kings is now broken.
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2879 TA
Birth of Gimli
Life, BirthGimli, son of Gloin born in Thorin's Halls in the Blue Mountains.
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2890 TA
22 Sep
Birth of Bilbo Baggins
Life, BirthBilbo Baggins born to Bungo Baggins and Belladonna Took.
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2911 TA
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Apr
The Fell Winter
Geological / environmental eventOne of the harshest winters known precedes an invasion of Eriador by Wolves.
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2912 TA
Jul
Tharbad Deserted
Plague / EpidemicTharbad is largely abandoned after severe floods in Minhiriath and Enedwaith.
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2941 TA
29 Apr
Moria Refounded
Construction beginning/endBalin establishes an initial colony in Moria, in the Chamber of Mazarbul.
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22 Jul
Sauron Removed from Dol Guldur
Military actionDol Guldur attacked and pits laid bare by the White Council; Sauron escapes to Mordor.
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2941 TA
10 Sep
Smaug the Golden killed
Military actionSmaug killed by Bard the Bowman.
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2944 TA
Dale Rebuilt
Construction beginning/endDale rebuilt with King Bard as the leader. Commerce begins to flourish between Elves, Men and Dwarves.
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2945 TA
Sep
Trade Route from Bree to Woodland Hall explored
ExpeditionThe Merchant's Guild explores the creation of a trade route linking West and East.
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2945 TA
13 Oct
Gorlanc's Fort Destroyed
Military actionWith a force of Elves, a party attacks and destroys Gorlanc's forces south of Rivendell. Gorlanc escapes.
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2945 TA
20 Oct
Beornings seal their Borders
Civil actionThe Beornings close their borders in response to escalating tensions between the Woodmen and the Dwarves. All commerce between Eriador and Wilderland is effectively closed.
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2948 TA
Theoden born
Life, BirthTheoden, son of Thengel and Morwen, is born in Gondor.