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'''Marcho''' was a [[Bree-hobbit]] of [[Fallohide]] stock. He was the brother of [[Blanco]]. | '''Marcho''' was a [[Bree-hobbits|Bree-hobbit]] of [[Fallohides|Fallohide]] stock. He was the brother of [[Blanco]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In {{TA|1601}}, the | In {{TA|1601}}, Marcho and his the brother [[Blanco]] led a group of [[hobbits]] westwards from [[Bree]]. They crossed [[Baranduin]] and with the permission of [[King of Arthedain|King]] [[Argeleb II]] they settled in the royal hunting grounds of [[Arthedain]] and founded [[the Shire]]. Soon after (c. {{TA|1630}}), [[Stoors]] from [[Dunland]] came to this new land.<ref>{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref> | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == |
Revision as of 19:34, 18 April 2016
Marcho | |
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Hobbit | |
Biographical Information | |
Location | Bree The Shire |
Notable for | Founding the Shire |
Family | |
Siblings | Blanco |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Marcho was a Bree-hobbit of Fallohide stock. He was the brother of Blanco.
History
In T.A. 1601, Marcho and his the brother Blanco led a group of hobbits westwards from Bree. They crossed Baranduin and with the permission of King Argeleb II they settled in the royal hunting grounds of Arthedain and founded the Shire. Soon after (c. T.A. 1630), Stoors from Dunland came to this new land.[1]
Etymology
Old English and Celtic marka is an element that refers to "horse" (see mearas).
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.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, "Prologue", "Concerning Hobbits"
- ↑ Jim Allan, An Introduction to Elvish, "An etymological excursion among the Shire Folk"