Known for his iconic quote "You shall not pass!", Gandalf's selfless heroism and strategic brilliance make him a beloved and enduring character in fantasy literature.
the first time BIlbo and Gandalf meet is in the first chapter of the Hobbit when Gandalf comes to Hobbiton. Though Gandalf did know Bilbo as a very young hobbit, but Bilbo did not remember Gandalf from other than stories form his grand parents' time.
I must have missed that part? Would that mean Frodo Baggins was 36-40 years old by the time Gandalf first visited. Then turned 50 when he left the Shire with the ring? However... timeline consistency feels weird here. I dunno. Can someone fact check me. My apologies...
“ That Gandalf said that his name “in the west” had been Olorin was, according to this belief, t he adoption of an Incognito, a mere by name. I do not [of course] know the truth of the matter.” -Unfinished tales Thus I think Tolkien left it open to what order Gandalf was but I think indicated he was a valar.
While Gandalf may have thought about going to Mordor with Frodo, the events of Amon Hen and those subsequent to them have convinced Gandalf that he is now in a better position to optimize Frodo's chances by optimizing and maximizing the misdirection of Sauron. The remaining plot of LotR is therefore foreshadowed in Gandalf's speech.
Gandalf uses magic in igniting the crown to light acorns and pinecones and brighten the Fells of Rhudaur. The Necromancer destroys the staff in Dol Guldur as Gandalf tries to fend off Sauron's dark magic. Gandalf’s staff in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” has a crown similar to that of Gandalf, the White's staff.
Gandalf created, designed, and brought spell-binding fireworks that came to be known as Gandalf’s fireworks.
Gandalf falls at the bridge of Khazad-dum on 15 January 3019, casting the Balrog to the latter's destruction from the peak of Zirak-zigil ten days later! Gandalf describes some details of the fight when he meets Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli again on the eaves of Fangorn Forest in "Two Towers ".