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Rudolph Bolger

Rudolph Bolger
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Date of birthS.R. 1178
ParentageGundolpho Bolger and Alfrida of the Yale
Locationthe Shire
Physical Description
GenderMale

Rudolph Bolger was a Hobbit of the Shire.

[edit] History

Rudolph was the second son of Gundolpho Bolger and Alfrida of the Yale. He married Cora Goodbody and had one son, Fastolph.[1]

[edit] Etymology

Rudolph contains the elements hrod "fame" and wulf "wolf".

[edit] References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Bolger of Budgeford"