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• Meriadoc Brandybuck (also known as Merry) is a fictional character that is featured throughout the J.R.R. Tolkien book series The Lord of the Rings. Merry is a hobbit from the shire who becomes one of the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring. He later plays an important role in the war against Sauron.

• Fast Facts

  1. Also known as Merry, Master of Buckland, Master Holdwine of Rohan
  2. Created by: J.R.R. Tolkien
  3. Portrayed by: Dominic Monaghan
  4. Born: 2982 of the Third Age
  5. First appearance: The Fellowship of the Ring
  6. Books: The Lord of the Rings
  7. Race: Hobbit
  8. Was a comic relief role in 1st film

• About Merry

  Throughout the trilogy, Merry is one of of Frodo's best friends and often serves as his protector. Tolkien often described Merry as one of the smartest hobbits that he created.

• Background

  Born in the Third Age in 2982, Merry was an only child.

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