Gandalf
Gandalf, fictional character, a wise wizard who guides and advises the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins throughout their many adventures in J.R.R. Tolkienβs The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954β55).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper.
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Article Title:
Gandalf
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
30 October 2026
Access Date:
November 14, 2026