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Dates
Immortal. In Middle-earth c. III 1000 to 29 September III 3021
Race
Ainur
Division
Maiar of Manwë and Varda
Order
Istari (Wizards)
Other names
Gandalf, Incánus, Mithrandir, Olórin
Titles
The Grey, Grey Pilgrim, Grey Messenger, Grey Wanderer, Stormcrow, The White
Meaning
'Staff-man'
Pronunciation
Probably 'thark'oon'

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Tharkûn

The Dwarvish name for Gandalf

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The name given to Gandalf the Grey by the Dwarves.


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