Camellia Sackville
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| Camellia Sackville | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Other names | Camellia Baggins |
| Birth | Around S.R. 1260 |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
Camellia Sackville was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History
Camellia was daughter of the head of the Sackville Family. She married Longo Baggins, and had one son, Otho.[1] The double surname Sackville-Baggins was bestowed on her son, after the death of Camellia's father, as he was the eldest grandson, and became the new head.[2]
Etymology
Camellia is a group of Asian plants.
Other versions of the Legendarium
In early sketches of the Family Trees, Camellia was said to be from Michel Delving.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Baggins of Hobbiton"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien; Humphrey Carpenter, Christopher Tolkien (eds.), The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, Letter 214, (undated, written late 1958 or early 1959)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "III. The Family Trees"
