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TIL Gandalfs stand at Minas Tirith in The Lord of The Rings books was based on a real bishop who mounted a hopeless defense against the Magyars until the emperor came to relieve him with an army of heavy knights.

by whatilearned August 11, 2022, 11:48 am

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Sturgiseric says:

August 11, 2022 at 11:48 am

I immodestly consider myself very well versed in all things Tolkien and I never knew this. Many thanks for sharing. Fascinating. Long live the Magyar? https://newcriterion.com/issues/2022/6/long-live-the-magyar

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