Blanco
Founder of the Shire. Blanco was a Fallohide, which was an early clan of Hobbits. He had a brother named Marcho. They lived in Bree.
In 1601 of the Third Age, King Argeleb II of Arthedain allowed Blanco, with Marcho, to colonize in the Shire region, which was then a region in Arthedain. Blanco and Marcho led a group of Hobbits of many different families to colonize the region west of the Brandywine and east of the Far Downs. They crossed the Bridge of Stonebows into what became the Shire. Hobbits came to live in the Shire for many years after.
In 1601 of the Third Age, King Argeleb II of Arthedain allowed Blanco, with Marcho, to colonize in the Shire region, which was then a region in Arthedain. Blanco and Marcho led a group of Hobbits of many different families to colonize the region west of the Brandywine and east of the Far Downs. They crossed the Bridge of Stonebows into what became the Shire. Hobbits came to live in the Shire for many years after.
Names & Meanings
Blanco is from blanca meaning "white or grey horse" in Old English, blanco meaning "white" in Spanish. It is believed that Blanco and Marcho were inspired by Hengest and Horsa, who were among the Germanic peoples who colonized Britain. Their names also mean "horse."
References
The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring: "Prologue: Concerning Hobbits," page 13
The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull: "Prologue," page 19
The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull: "Prologue," page 19
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