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'''Marcho''' was one of the two [[Bree]]-[[hobbits]] who founded [[the Shire]] in [[Third Age 1601]].  The other was his brother, [[Blanco]].<ref>{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>
'''Marcho''' was one of the two [[Bree]]-[[hobbits]] who founded [[the Shire]] in {{TA|1601}}.  The other was his brother, [[Blanco]].<ref>{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
[[Old English]] and Celtic ''marka'' is an element that refers to "horse" (see ''[[mearas]]'').
[[Old English]] and Celtic ''marka'' is an element that refers to "horse" (see ''[[mearas]]'').

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Marcho
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Locationthe Shire
Physical Description
GenderMale

Marcho was one of the two Bree-hobbits who founded the Shire in T.A. 1601. The other was his brother, Blanco.[1]

Etymology

Old English and Celtic marka is an element that refers to "horse" (see mearas).

Inspiration

The two brothers are perhaps based on Hengest and Horsa, who brought the Saxons to Britany.[2]

References