Samwise Gamgee serves as Frodo Baggins's loyal companion in The Lord of the Rings. He was Frodo's gardener before joining the Fellowship of the Ring. His name "Gamgee" comes from a surgical dressing invented by Sampson Gamgee
The story grew from The Hobbit to cover the War of the Ring. Writing took place between 1936 and 1949 during World War II. The story was initially written for linguistic background. The War of the Ring was not directly influenced by the story's events
Sauron is believed dead in Middle Earth during Second Age. He takes on "fair" form during this age to avoid detection
Born in Valinor during Years of the Trees. Became chief of House of the Golden Flower in Gondolin. Survived Gondolin's destruction in F.A. 510. Died fighting Balrog alone at Cirith Thoronath