Elfstan Fairbairn
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Elfstan Fairbairn | |
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Hobbit | |
Biographical Information | |
Location | Undertowers |
Birth | S.R. 1454 |
Family | |
Family | Fairbairn |
Parentage | Fastred of Greenholm and Elanor Gardner |
Siblings | Fíriel |
Physical Description | |
Gender | Male |
Elfstan Fairbairn was the son of Fastred of Greenholm and Samwise Gamgee's eldest daughter Elanor, born in the year Fo.A. 33 (1454 by the Shire-reckoning).[1] He succeeded his father as Warden of Westmarch.[2]
Etymology[edit | edit source]
His name means "Elfstone", and probably he was named so in honour of King Elessar.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "Later Events Concerning the Members of the Fellowship of the Ring"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, entry "Elfstan Fairbairn"