Turgon (Steward)
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In J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional universe of Middle-earth, Turgon was the twenty-fourth Ruling Steward of Gondor. He succeeded his father Túrin II at his death in T.A. 2914.
During his rule, Barad-dûr was re-occupied by Sauron, and in the north Saruman proclaimed himself Lord of Isengard. Turgon was powerless to stop both events; at the time, Saruman was still considered an ally, though in fact he had not only made himself independent of Gondor, but had effectively stolen Isengard and was becoming a traitor.
Turgon was followed by his son Ecthelion II at his death in 2953.
Another Turgon was an Elven king who had lived much earlier.