Name all the characters in Tolkiens Universe who claimed the title of (High) King of the Noldor. I am looking for all named characters mentioned in any of Tolkien's works, including the appendices.
Only first names are required.
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Kings of the Noldor in Valinor
1
Finwë
First King of the Noldor, who led his people on the journey from Middle-earth to Valinor.
2
Fëanor
Eldest son of #1; claimed the title after his father's death.
3
Finarfin
Third son of #1; remained in Aman after the Exile of the Noldor and ruled the remnant of his people in Tirion.
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High Kings of the Noldor in Middle-earth
4
Maedhros
Eldest son of #2; inherited the claim to the kingship after his father's death, but was soon after captured by Morgoth. Ceded his claim.
5
Fingolfin
His son rescued #4 from his captivity in Thangorodrim. #4 subsequently apologized for the burning of the ships and ceded his claim to the kingship to his House.
6
Fingon
Eldest son of #5; claimed the title following the death of his father in single combat with Morgoth.
7
Turgon
Second son of #5 and King of Gondolin. Claimed the kingship after his brother's death in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.
8
Ereinion Gil-Galad
After the death of #7 the House of #5 was extinguished in the male line, so the High Kingship passed to the House of #3's last living member.