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Marmadoc Brandybuck

Marmadoc Brandybuck
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other namesMasterful
Date of birthS.R. 1217
Date of deathS.R. 1310
ParentageMadoc Brandybuck
Hanna Goldworthy
LocationBrandy Hall, Buckland
Physical Description
GenderMale

Marmadoc "Masterful" Brandybuck was a Hobbit of the Shire.

[edit] History

Marmadoc was the son of Madoc Brandybuck and Hanna Goldworthy. He married Adaldrida Bolger and had two children, Gorbadoc and Orgulas.[1]

[edit] 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.

[edit] References

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