Dates

First seen c. II 2250; retreated into the East II 3441; reappeared in Middle-earth c. III 1300; the title 'Black Captain' was most associated with his command of Sauron's forces in the War of the Ring in III 3019

Origins

The chief of the Men who fell under the power the Nine Rings to become the Nazgûl

Race

Originally a Man

Settlements

Held Minas Morgul; this title is most associated with his part in the assault on Minas Tirith

Other names

Title of

The unnamed being most often called the Lord of the Nazgûl or the Witch-king of Angmar

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Black Captain

Marshal of the forces of Mordor

A title given to the Lord of the Nazgûl, used especially of his position as general of the armies of Sauron during the War of the Ring.