Odovacar Bolger
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| Odovacar Bolger | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Budgeford |
| Birth | S.R. 1335 |
| Death | S.R. 1431 (aged 106) |
| Family | |
| Family | Bolger |
| Parentage | Herugar Bolger and Jessamine Boffin |
| Spouse | Rosamunda Took |
| Children | Fredegar and Estella |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Odovacar Bolger |
Odovacar Bolger was a hobbit of the Shire.
History
Odovacar was the son of Herugar Bolger and Jessamine Boffin. He became head of the family after his father's death. Odovacar married Rosamunda Took, and had two children: Fredegar and Estella. They were all present at Bilbo's Farewell Party.[1]
Etymology
Odovacar contains aud "wealth" and vacar "watchful".[2] It was the name of a legendary germanic king of Rome.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Bolger of Budgeford"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"
