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Husband of [[Adaldrida Bolger]] and father of [[Gorbadoc Brandybuck|Gorbadoc]] and [[Orgulas Brandybuck|Orgulas]].
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'''Marmadoc "Masterful" Brandybuck''' was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] of [[the Shire]].
 
==History==
Marmadoc was the son of [[Madoc Brandybuck]] and [[Hanna Goldworthy]]. He married [[Adaldrida Bolger]] and had two children, [[Gorbadoc Brandybuck|Gorbadoc]] and [[Orgulas Brandybuck|Orgulas]].<ref>{{App|Brandybuck}}</ref>
 
==Etymology==
''Marmadoc'' is an actual [[Celtic]] name, a variation of Marmaduke. It derives from  ''Máel Máedóc'', which means "disciple of Saint Máedóc".{{fact}}<ref>Behindthename.com, ''[http://www.behindthename.com/name/marmaduke MARMADUKE]'', accessed December 12, 2010</ref> It is possible this is a reference to his father [[Madoc Brandybuck|Madoc]].
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Revision as of 14:51, 29 December 2013

Marmadoc Brandybuck
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other names"Masterful"
TitlesMaster of Buckland
LocationBrandy Hall, Buckland
BirthS.R. 1217
RuleS.R. 1277 - 1310
DeathS.R. 1310 (aged 93)
Family
FamilyBrandybuck
ParentageMadoc Brandybuck and Hanna Goldworthy
SpouseAdaldrida Bolger
ChildrenGorbadoc and Orgulas
Physical Description
GenderMale

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

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Brandybuck of Buckland"
  2. Behindthename.com, MARMADUKE, accessed December 12, 2010