Is Balin younger than Thorin?
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Is Balin younger than Thorin?
Balin, born in T.A. 2763, was 178 years old and the eldest of the Dwarves after Thorin. In the movies he is portrayed as an old Dwarf, very likely older than Thorin. He must also be slightly older than in the book where he is 7 years old at the time of the Sacking of Erebor.
How old would Thorin be in human years?
I think it more accurately shows their ages rather than a simply 250 to 70 conversion would do, otherwise Thorin at 24 would be only 6.7 years old in human years – just seems a little off. As for elves i think Tolkien considered both a long childhood and a short one, depends where you look (short for them).
How old is Thorin in the book?
Thorin: Born 2746, making him about 24 when Smaug attacked, and 195 when the quest began. In the book he is the oldest of the dwarves in the company, but in the movie it seems that several dwarves are older than him. Balin: Born 2763, making him 7 years old when Smaug attacked, and 178 when the quest began.
How are Thorin and Balin related?
Voice. Balin was a Dwarf leader, the son of Fundin, and elder brother of Dwalin. He was one of the thirteen Dwarves who accompanied Thorin II Oakenshield on the quest to regain the Lonely Mountain. Balin was distantly related to him, and a descendant of the noble House of Durin.
How old is everyone in the Hobbit?
Members
| Name | Age (TA 2941) |
|---|---|
| Thorin | 195 |
| Fíli | 82 |
| Kíli | 77 |
| Oín | 167 |
Is Thorin still alive?
Farewell.” During the battle, Thorin was mortally wounded, but he made his peace with Bilbo before he died. When Thorin died, he was buried with the Arkenstone, and Orcrist was returned and laid upon his tomb.
When did Balin become Lord of Moria?
References
| Balin House of Durin Born: T.A. 2763 Died: T.A. 2995 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Last held by: Náin I, 1008 years earlier | Lord of Moria T.A. 2989 – 2995 | None Vacant: Durin VII, in the Fourth Age |
Is Balin a member of Thorin’s group?
Yes, Balin is part of Thorin’s group in The Hobbit. So is Gloin, father of Gimli. And Gimli is a member of the Fellowship of the Ring. Please refer to this listing of the Thorin’s company from Wikipedia. Balin and Gloin are first cousins (and so should be of similar age).
How old is Thorin in the movies?
Thorin, born in T.A. 2746, was 195 years old at the time and the oldest of the Dwarves in the Company. In the movies his age has been changed and he is portrayed as a fairly young looking Dwarf. The fact that he is present at the Sacking of Erebor means he must be at least 171 years old (+ his age at the time of the sacking) in the movies.
How old is Thorin the dwarf in The Hobbit?
In Peter Jackson’s adaption of the Hobbit they have changed the age of the characters quite a bit, most notably by having Thorin appear to be younger than Balin and Ori being the youngest of the Dwarves. Thorin, born in T.A. 2746, was 195 years old at the time and the oldest of the Dwarves in the Company.
How old is Balin in The Hobbit movies?
The fact that he is present at the Sacking of Erebor means he must be at least 171 years old (+ his age at the time of the sacking) in the movies. Balin, born in T.A. 2763, was 178 years old and the eldest of the Dwarves after Thorin. In the movies he is portrayed as an old Dwarf, very likely older than Thorin.