Dates

Gandalf arrived in Middle-earth c. III 1000 and departed 29 September III 3021; he was known as Gandalf the Grey until his fall at the Battle of the Peak (25 January III 3019) after which he returned as Gandalf the White

Race

Division

Maiar of Manwë and Varda

Order

Istari (Wizards)

Title of

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The Grey

Gandalf’s colour

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

A title of Gandalf, probably derived from the long grey cloak he wore, seen also in the Elves' name for him, Mithrandir, meaning 'Grey Wanderer'. The same title was occasionally used for Fanuidhol or Cloudyhead, one of the three Mountains of Moria.

See also...

Elven-rings, Grey Messenger, Greymantle, Heren Istarion, Incánus, Nienna, Saruman, The White, White Messenger, Wizards

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