Dates

Gandalf returned to life as Gandalf the White on 15 February III 3019; he was first encountered as the White Rider on 1 March of that year; both Gandalf and Shadowfax departed aboard the White Ship on 29 September III 3021

Location

Especially associated with Rohan and Gondor during the War of the Ring

Race

Division

Maiar of Manwë and Varda

Order

Istari (Wizards)

Meaning

A reference to the Wizard Gandalf the White and his steed Shadowfax

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White Rider

Gandalf astride Shadowfax

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

A title given to Gandalf the White as he rode the great horse Shadowfax in the later days of the War of the Ring. The name was given in opposition to the nine Black Riders who served Sauron.

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