Marmadoc Brandybuck

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Marmadoc Brandybuck
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other names"Masterful"
TitlesMaster of Buckland
LocationBrandy Hall, Buckland
BirthS.R. 1217
RuleS.R. 1277 - 1310
DeathS.R. 1310 (aged 93)
Family
FamilyBrandybuck
ParentageMadoc Brandybuck and Hanna Goldworthy
SpouseAdaldrida Bolger
ChildrenGorbadoc and Orgulas
Physical Description
GenderMale

Marmadoc "Masterful" Brandybuck was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History[edit | edit source]

Marmadoc was the son of Madoc Brandybuck and Hanna Goldworthy. He married Adaldrida Bolger and had four children; two sons, Gorbadoc and Orgulas, and two daughters.[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Marmadoc is an actual Celtic name, a variation of Marmaduke. It derives from Máel Máedóc, which means "disciple of Saint Máedóc".[2] It is possible this is a reference to his father Madoc.

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Brandybuck of Buckland"
  2. "Máel Máedóc", Behind the name (accessed 28 April 2020)
Marmadoc Brandybuck
Brandybuck Family
Born: S.R. 1217 Died: S.R. 1310
Preceded by:
Madoc Brandybuck
Master of Buckland
S.R. 1277 - 1310
Followed by:
Gorbadoc Brandybuck


Masters of Buckland
Gorhendad Oldbuck (from S.R. 740) · unknown · Gormadoc Brandybuck (until 1236) · Madoc Brandybuck (1236 - 1277) · Marmadoc Brandybuck (1277 - 1310) · Gorbadoc Brandybuck (1310 - 1364) · Rorimac Brandybuck (1364 - 1408) · Saradoc Brandybuck (1408 - 1432) · Meriadoc Brandybuck (1432 - 1484) · unknown