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Marmadoc Brandybuck | |
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Hobbit | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | "Masterful" |
Titles | Master of Buckland |
Location | Brandy Hall, Buckland |
Birth | S.R. 1217 |
Rule | S.R. 1277 - 1310 |
Death | S.R. 1310 (aged 93) |
Family | |
Family | Brandybuck |
Parentage | Madoc Brandybuck and Hanna Goldworthy |
Spouse | Adaldrida Bolger |
Children | Gorbadoc and Orgulas |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Marmadoc "Masterful" Brandybuck was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History
Marmadoc was the son of Madoc Brandybuck and Hanna Goldworthy. He married Adaldrida Bolger and had two children, Gorbadoc and Orgulas.[1]
Etymology
Marmadoc is an actual Celtic name, a variation of Marmaduke. It derives from Máel Máedóc, which means "disciple of Saint Máedóc".[source?][2] It is possible this is a reference to his father Madoc.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Brandybuck of Buckland"
- ↑ Behindthename.com, MARMADUKE, accessed December 12, 2010