With his newfound might and growing dominion over Middle-earth, Sauron claimed that he was the King of Men.

Secondary name, Kingmaker, since his hand crowned every High King of Men to rule in the Age of Men (Third Age).

After 'in the days of its blessedness' F 1 has: 'and there the language of the Kings of Men had changed little and slowly.

The name of the King of Men was first written Valandil; above this my father wrote Eand Orendil.

And long there he lay, an image of the splendour of the Kings of Men in glory undimmed before the breaking of the world.

These were the Númenoreans, the Kings of Men, whom the Elves called the Dúnedain.

Therefore, whenever I behold a tall ship of the Kings of Men, my heart is eased.

In their day the dwarflords of Uruktharbun (36) were more wealthy than any of the Kings of Men.

O Ali, Lion of God, King of Men, Bring joy to our sorrowful hearts.