Hamson Gamgee
| Hamson Gamgee | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Date of birth | S.R. 1365 |
| Parentage | Hamfast Gamgee, Bell Goodchild |
| Location | Hobbiton, Tighfield |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
Hamson Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.
[edit] History
Hamson was the eldest son of Hamfast Gamgee and Bell Goodchild. He moved to Tighfield to work with his uncle Andwise as a roper.[1]
[edit] Etymology
The name means "Son of Ham", referring to his father, Hamfast.[2]
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
- ↑ Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"