Dates

Immortal; in Middle-earth c. III 1000 to 29 September III 3021 (approximately 2,000 years)

Origins

A Maia sent to Middle-earth by the Valar

Race

Division

Order

Istari (Wizards)

Meaning

The English translation of the name Mithrandir

Other names

Grey Messenger, Grey Pilgrim, Mithrandir

Title of

Gandalf the Grey

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Grey Wanderer

A title given to Gandalf

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

A title given to the Wizard Gandalf the Grey, and the literal meaning of his name among the Elves, Mithrandir.

See also...

Grey Fool, Grey Messenger, Mithrandir, Olórin, Wizards

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