Who are the parents of Merry Brandybuck?
Meriadoc Brandybuck was the only child of Saradoc Brandybuck and Esmeralda Took. His grandfather Rorimac had a sister named Primula who gave birth to Frodo Baggins.
Questions about Merry Brandybuck
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Meriadoc Brandybuck die and where is he buried?
Merry lived to be 102 years old before leaving for good with Pippin in the Fourth Age. They died together in Gondor and were laid to rest among the Kings of Gondor in Rath Dínen next to Aragorn.
How did Merry Brandybuck kill the Lord of the Nazgûl?
While the leader of the Nazgûl fought Éowyn, Merry stabbed him behind the knee at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. This fulfilled the prophecy that he would not be killed by the hand of man because it was a hobbit and a woman who ended his life.
What name did King Théoden give to Meriadoc Brandybuck after the war?
Éomer made Meriadoc a Knight of the Mark for his bravery and gave him the name Holdwine meaning faithful friend. The name given in the language of Rohan was based on Old English for faithful friend.
Which actors have voiced or played Merry Brandybuck in adaptations?
Dominic Monaghan played the part in Peter Jackson's live action trilogy from 2001 to 2003. Other performers include Simon Chandler in the 1978 animated film and Casey Kasem in the 1980 Rankin/Bass animated version.