Does Newt defeat Grindelwald?

Basically, Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald in a spectacular duel. Newt caught him by surprise, with the aid of MACUSA, and giving anyone credit must have become rather pointless when Grindelwald escaped soon after and became even more powerful.
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Who defeated Grindelwald?

As far as we knew, Dumbledore and Grindelwald didn't meet until 1945, when Dumbledore famously defeated Grindelwald in a duel and took the Elder Wand.
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How does Grindelwald get defeated?

Dumbledore defeated Grindelwald in a legendary duel

He thought it was impregnable. As Grindelwald became more infamous, Dumbledore faced him down. In 1945, in a duel for the ages, Dumbledore defeated him, leaving Grindelwald imprisoned in Nurmengard.
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Who is more powerful Newt Scamander or Harry Potter?

Newt Scamander would top in Care of magical creatures but Harry has always been the best in defence against dark arts. Harry would win easily, he is a auror with with a lot of years defending against the dark arts, Newt in films he has not even completed his studies.
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What did Grindelwald say to Newt at the end?

After scoffing at the idea that MACUSA could keep him imprisoned, Grindelwald turns to Newt and speaks a curious phrase: Will we die, just a little? It was such an odd bit of wording that I wasn't even sure I heard it right at the screening, but I've since confirmed it in the screenplay book.
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Why does Grindelwald hate Newt?

Newt is the reason Grindelwald failed in collecting the obscurus, which he wanted to use as a weapon to reveal the Wizarding World to No-Majs, and Newt ends up capturing him using the Swooping Evil (one of his many magical creatures).
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Do Jacob and Queenie have babies?

She has difficulty walking through the fire at the end because she is pregnant with Jacob's baby and it gets burned up. She probably wasn't aware of it but it would explain her enchanting him and pushing so strongly/crazily for marriage.
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Who is the strongest wizard in Fantastic Beasts?

Gellert Grindelwald

While Grindelwald (Johnny Depp, soon to be Mads Mikkelsen) is more prominently featured in the Fantastic Beasts film series, we learn enough about him in the original series to earn him a top spot on the list.
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Who is stronger Voldemort or Grindelwald?

Not only is Grindelwald more powerful than Voldemort, but he's also a more compelling villain, which is why audiences will be seeing more of him in Fantastic Beasts 3.
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Who was the strongest wizard of all time?

Hands-down, Albus Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard of his time. Most regarded him as the strongest wizard in history, and even Lord Voldemort himself feared to face him.
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Did Grindelwald meet Voldemort?

Voldemort's meeting with Grindelwald in the books was slightly different in the films. In the Deathly Hallows book, Harry's mind was still connected to Voldemort, and he was able to see Grindelwald in Nurmengard prison through Voldemort's eyes.
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Is Voldemort a Grindelwald?

Gellert Grindelwald (c. 1882/1883 – March 1998) was a Dark Wizard who was considered to be amongst one of the most powerful and notorious wizards of all time, his only superiors being Albus Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort.
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Who is stronger Dumbledore or Grindelwald?

Dumbledore's magical skills were so great he was able to defeat legendary Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald, despite the latter possessing the supposedly unbeatable Elder Wand.
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What did Grindelwald think of Voldemort?

Grindelwald called him Tom more than he called him Voldemort if you look again. Even better. That means he was most definitely trying to make a point by calling him Voldemort and wasn't just saying it out of habit.
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Will Voldemort be in Fantastic Beasts?

Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter's timelines intersect during the upcoming film. That means Voldemort very well could appear in Fantastic Beasts 3. With Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore being set a decade after the second film, in 1939, it means that the third movie could include Tom Riddle, aka Voldemort.
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Is Grindelwald a Slytherin?

Book 1 - The Prince of Slytherin

Grindelwald is mentioned by Ron Weasley, who erroneously states he was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts.
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How strong is Newt Scamander?

Like any other specialist he is perhaps the most powerful wizard in his field. Known as the ONLY wizard to ever have success training Dragons and perhaps many other XXXXX rated beasts. His use of a magical beast defeated Grindelwald.
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Is Grindelwald alive in Harry Potter?

It is learned that Grindelwald was still alive, though imprisoned in the highest tower in Nurmengard, the prison Grindelwald himself built to hold those who opposed him. Voldemort successfully hunted him down there, although Grindelwald lied to Voldemort, claiming never to have had the Elder Wand.
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Why is Grindelwald so powerful?

15 Grindelwald: Did Not Fear Death

That's why he went to such great extremes to prevent it, i.e., the creation of his Horcruxes. Grindelwald, on the other hand, did not fear death, which made him more powerful in many ways. He wasn't limited by anything. He also did not fear Dumbledore the same way that Voldemort did.
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Who is the most powerful wizard in Lord of the Rings?

From putting Saruman in his place to playing the part of the guiding hand in the war against Sauron, Gandalf the White ends up proving to be the most powerful wizard in all of Middle-earth history.
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Who is the most powerful in Harry Potter?

1 Albus Dumbledore

He was revered and respected for his magic and commanding energy, as well as personal strength. It was truly due to Dumbledore's planning that Voldemort died, even if Harry was the one to cast the killing blow because Dumbledore is the most powerful wizard in the entire series.
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WHO is Queenie in Harry Potter?

Queenie Kowalski (née Goldstein) (b. 6 January, 1903) was an American half-blood witch and the younger sister of Tina Goldstein. She attended Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where she was sorted into Pukwudgie house.
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Does Newt marry Tina?

Tina eventually married Newt and moved to the United Kingdom. The couple had at least one child, who in turn gave them a grandson, Rolf. As of the late 20th century, she lived with her husband in Dorset with their pet Kneazles: Hoppy, Milly, and Mauler.
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What was Grindelwald's famous slogan?

Gellert Grindelwald : Magic blooms... only in rare souls. Still, we must skulk in shadows. But the old ways serve us no longer.
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