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'''Marmadoc "Masterful" Brandybuck''' was a [[Hobbit]] of [[the Shire]]. | '''Marmadoc "Masterful" Brandybuck''' was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] of [[the Shire]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== |
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Marmadoc Brandybuck | |
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Hobbit | |
Biographical Information | |
Other names | Masterful |
Location | Brandy Hall, Buckland |
Birth | S.R. 1217 |
Death | S.R. 1310 |
Family | |
Parentage | Madoc Brandybuck Hanna Goldworthy |
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".[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