Blanco

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Blanco
Hobbit
Biographical Information
LocationBree
The Shire
Family
SiblingsMarcho
Physical Description
GenderMale

Blanco was one of the two Bree-hobbits who founded the Shire in Third Age 1601. The other was his brother, Marcho.[1]

Etymology

Old English blanca means "horse".

Genealogy

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marcho
fl. T.A. 1601
 
BLANCO
fl. T.A. 1601
 


Inspiration

The two brothers are perhaps based on Hengest and Horsa, who brought the Saxons to Britany, whose names are relevant to horses.[2].

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Concerning Hobbits"
  2. An Introduction to Elvish, An etymological excursion among the Shire Folk