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The second most powerful servant of the enemy was the second most powerful of the Nazgul.
So, to me, it is likely that Gothmog was a Ringwraith.
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In
Unfinished Tales, Khamul is referred to as "the second to the chief", implying that he was second in command of the Nazgul. That, of course, does not preclude the possibility that Gothmog was a Nazgul. Perhaps he took over command at the Pelennor following the fall of the Witch King because Khamul was engaged elsewhere. Indeed, Khamul dwelt in Dol Guldor "as Sauron's lieutenant", so he was likely to be stationed there, directing the attacks against Lothlorien.
Personally, I have always thought of Gothmog as a Nazgul, but only because he is referred to as such in a very old
War of the Ring boardgame that I have. Not canonical, I know, but it's enough for me. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]