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Hamson Gamgee

Brother of Samwise Gamgee
Hamson - Illustration by Miriam Ellis
Hobbit
Hamson Gamgee
Biographical Information
PositionRoper
LocationHobbiton
Tighfield
BirthS.R. 1365
Family
FamilyGamgee
ParentageGaffer Gamgee and Bell Goodchild
SiblingsHalfred, Daisy, May, Samwise and Marigold
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Hamson Gamgee

Hamson Gamgee was a Hobbit of the Shire.

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]

Etymology

The name means "Son of Ham", referring to his father, Hamfast.[2]

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "The Longfather-tree of Master Samwise"
  2. Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"