Elfstan Fairbairn
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| Elfstan Fairbairn | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Undertowers |
| Birth | S.R. 1454 |
| Family | |
| Family | Fairbairn Family |
| 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] Obviously he was also a Warden of Westmarch.[2]
Etymology
His name means "Elfstone", and probably he was named so in honor 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"
