What happened to Pippin and Merry?

Merry and Pippin died at the ages of 109 and 101 respectively, and were laid to rest in Rath Dínen with other great heroes of Gondor, with tombs that were right next to Aragorn's.
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Why did Merry and Pippin split up?

Of course, the whole reason that he and Merry split up in the first place is because Pippin looks into the palantír at the end of The Two Towers and almost gives away their whole plan to Sauron (accidentally, of course). For his own safety, Gandalf drags Pippin with him to Gondor and leaves Merry with Théoden.
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Were Merry and Pippin a couple?

His father's sister, Esmeralda Took, was the mother of Meriadoc Brandybuck, thus making Pippin and Merry first cousins. Through his father, Pippin was the second-cousin once-removed of Frodo Baggins, and the first-cousin twice-removed of Bilbo.
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Where do Merry and Pippin end up?

At the age of 102, Merry returned to Rohan and Gondor with Pippin; they died in Gondor, and were laid to rest among the Kings of Gondor in Rath Dínen, then moved to lie next to Aragorn. His son succeeded him as Master of Buckland.
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Why didnt Merry and Pippin go to the Undying Lands?

Merry and Pippin don't sail to Valinor because they don't need to. Frodo and Sam were both allowed to go to Valinor when the painful side effects of carrying the One Ring became too much to enjoy life in Middle Earth any longer.
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Why was Sam allowed to go to the Undying Lands?

It was a tradition handed down from Elanor that he went to the Grey Havens, and because he was also a Ring-bearer (albeit for a short time), he was allowed to pass over the Sea to be reunited with Frodo in the Undying Lands.
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What happened to Gimli after LotR?

After the War, Gimli led a number of Durin's Folk south to establish a new Dwarf settlement in the Glittering Caves, which were located behind Helm's Deep where Gimli was trapped during the battle, and he became the first Lord of the Glittering Caves.
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Is Frodo in love with Sam?

Sam and Frodo love each other fully deeply and with as much commitment that any bond described. Sam even admits it one night to Frodo while watching him sleep. Sure Sam goes off and marries and has children.
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Did Pippin and Merry Go to the Undying Lands?

Then, of course, when Frodo chose to go to the Undying Lands with the Elves, Merry, Pippin, and Sam accompanied him to the Grey Havens to say their goodbyes to him and Bilbo.
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Are Merry and Pippin buried next to Aragorn?

Pippin died a few years later and was laid to rest with Merry in Gondor. After the great King Elessar (Aragorn) died, Merry and Pippin were entombed next to the great king.
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Who died first Merry or Pippin?

Pippin died some time after the year FO 63 and was laid to rest with Merry in Gondor. After the great King Elessar (Aragorn) died in FO 120, Merry and Pippin were entombed next to him.
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Why did Pippin name his son Faramir?

2 Pippin Names His Son After Faramir

When their first son is born, he is named Faramir, after his dear friend during his time at Gondor. This is a touching tribute to their relationship, especially considering that Pippin saves his life after his father, Denethor, tries to immolate both of them.
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Are Merry and Pippin cousins?

Pippin Family Tree: The Tooks of Tookborough

His father's sister, Esmerelda Took, is the mother of his best friend Merry, making Merry and Pippin first cousins. He is more distantly related to Frodo; the two Hobbits are second cousins once removed on Pippin's father's side.
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Why is Gandalf mean to Pippin?

Gandalf, on the flipside, is old and wise. His age and experience are directly opposed to Pippin's youth and ignorance. For a very long time, Gandalf does not seem to approve of Pippin. He is mean to Pippin though he is only sparingly gruff to the others.
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What happened to Sam after Lord of the Rings?

Following the War of the Ring, Sam returned to the Shire and his role as gardener, helping to replant the trees which had been destroyed while he was away. He was elected Mayor of the Shire for seven consecutive terms.
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Why did Pippin and Merry Go with Frodo?

Pippin and Merry are introduced as a pair of young hobbits of the Shire who become ensnared in their friend Frodo Baggins's quest to destroy the One Ring.
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Why didnt Aragorn go to the Undying Lands?

Arwen and Aragorn live happily ever after for a time. Yet no mortal can survive forever. And after their marriage, both Aragorn and Arwen are mortal. Arwen, therefore, could not set foot in the Undying Lands without special permission.
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Who is the real hero in Lord of the Rings?

Most people think Frodo is the true hero of The Lord of the Rings. To put it another way: It is accepted by nearly all readers that the novel is about Frodo. It's his quest, his burden, he's the focus.
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Did Gimli go to the Undying Lands?

According to the Red Book of Westmarch, after Aragorn's death in the Fourth Age, Gimli (then 262 years old, past mid-life for a Dwarf) sailed with Legolas into the West, becoming the first dwarf in the Undying Lands.
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Did Frodo ever marry?

Frodo Baggins: Frodo did not marry nor have any children. Meriadoc (Merry) Brandybuck: Merry married Estella Bolger and they had at least one son together. Peregrin (Pippin) Took: Pippin married Diamond of Long Cleave in 3027 and they had one son Faramir I (3030) who married Goldilocks, Sam's daughter.
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Are Smeagol and Deagol lovers?

Smeagol is referring to Deagol as “my love.” When Gandalf is telling Frodo the story of how Smeagol/Gollum came to possess the One Ring, the phrase is actually used three times.
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Why does Sam always call Frodo mister?

Q: Why Does Sam Call Frodo Mr? ANSWER: People trying to answer the question “Why does Sam call him Mr. Frodo” usually note that in English (British) usage Mister is a rustic or — as the Etymology Dictionary Online says — “unaccented variant of master“. “Mister Frodo” is Sam's way of showing respect to his employer.
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What happened to Eowyn after LOTR?

After the demise of Sauron, Éowyn and Faramir marry and settle in Ithilien, of which Faramir is made the ruling Prince by Aragorn. Faramir and Éowyn have a son, Elboron.
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How are Legolas and Arwen related?

Legolas is King Thranduil's Son and Arwen is Lord Elrond's daughter and as far as I know, Elrond and Thranduil had no relation to each other.
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What happened to tauriel?

Tauriel's fate

Tauriel was banished from Mirkwood by Thranduil, so what happens to Tauriel after the Battle of Five Armies remains unknown, although actress Evangeline Lilly stated in an interview that Tauriel returns to Mirkwood.
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