Is Gandalf older than Sauron?

Is Gandalf older than Sauron?

‘ The only LotR characters who are about the same age as Gandalf are Sauron, Morgoth, and Eru Ilúvatar. In The Silmarillion, all the Ainur are roughly the same age as Gandalf. In a very real way, Gandalf is older than time itself. This is impressive, but not really unique in Tolkien’s world.

What species was Sauron?

Maia
Ainur
Sauron/Species
Sauron is a Maia. These make up most of the Ainur, angelic beings from before the creation of Arda. The greatest Ainur who came into Arda are the Valar. Sauron was originally seduced/corrupted by Melkor, “He Who Arises in Might” also known as Morgoth, “Black Foe of the World”.

How old was Sauron when he made the ring?

Ring-bearers 4867 years and was held by nine people, five of which were Hobbits. Sauron was by far the one to carry it for the most time (c. 1850 years), followed by Gollum (478 years), Bilbo (60 years), Frodo (17 years) and Isildur (2 years).

Who was the strongest Orc in Middle Earth?

My extensive 30 second google search did not provide me with the clear answer I’m looking for, supposedly Uruks are the biggest and most powerful orcs but what about the Gundabad orcs or any others that would be a match for them? Uruk-hai bred and trained by Sauron. Yes, they are the strongest.

Why did Saruman betray Gandalf?

“ Saruman feared Sauron, and felt that the free people of the west were doomed to be on the losing side. Saruman betrayed Gandalf because Gandalf would not join him on the eventual “winner” side.

Is Gandalf older than Legolas?

Legolas is older than Gandalf. Gandalf (Olorín) is a Maya Who has took the form of a wizard (Istari). If his physical form will die, as it did in the second movie, he will have a “new one”, because he is immortal. Gandalf is 2 019 years old at the time of the war of the ring.

Is Legolas old?

In the official movie guide for The Lord of the Rings, a birthdate for Legolas is set to TA 87. This would make him 2931 years old at the time of the War of the Ring.