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Anson Roper

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Anson - Illustration by Miriam Ellis
Hobbit
Anson Roper
Biographical Information
LocationTighfield
BirthS.R. 1361
Family
FamilyRoper family
ParentageAndwise Roper
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Anson Roper

Anson Roper was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History

Anson was the son of Andwise Roper, and cousin of Samwise Gamgee. He lived in Tighfield and probably followed his father's trade of ropery.[1]

Etymology

The name likely means "Andy's son".[2]

Portrayal in adaptations

Anson Roper in adaptations

2022: The Lord of the Rings Online:

Anson Roper lives in Tighfield and is indeed in the rope-making business.

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
  2. Jim Allan (ed.) An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"