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Dates
Immortal; in Middle-earth c. III 1000 to 29 September III 3021 (approximately 2,000 years)
Race
Ainur
Division
Maiar of Manwë and Varda
Order
Istari (Wizards)
Other names
Gandalf, Incánus, Olórin, Tharkûn
Titles
The Grey, Grey Fool, Grey Pilgrim, Grey Messenger, Grey Wanderer, Greyhame, Greymantle, Ill-news, Láthspell, The One, Stormcrow, The White
Meaning
'Grey Wanderer'
Pronunciation
mi'thrandeerr (where 'rr' indicates that the final r should be pronounced)

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  • Updated 30 December 2001
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Mithrandir

Gandalf, the Grey Wanderer

'Grey Wanderer', the name of Gandalf among the Elves.


See also...

Elessar of Eärendil, Elven-rings, Ernil i Pheriannath, Grey Fool, Grey Messenger, Grey Pilgrim, Grey Wanderer, Guardian of the Third Ring, Heren Istarion, Incánus, Last Riding of the Keepers of the Rings, Lord of the Havens, Narya, Olórin, Prince of the Halflings, [See the full list...]

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About this entry:

  • Updated 30 December 2001
  • Updates planned: 12

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