Fredegar Bolger Fredegar Bolger Fredegar "Fatty" Bolger is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings". Fredegar, also known as "Fatty", was a Hobbit of well-to-do families in the Shire. He was a descendant of Hildibrand Took (T.A. 2849–2934), one of the many sons of the Old Took. His parents were Odovacar Bolger, a member of the Bolger clan, and Rosamunda Took. Fredegar and his immediate family lived at Budgeford. Fatty was born in T.A. 2980. He had a younger sister, Estella (born T.A. 2985); she later married Meriadoc Brandybuck, who was a distant relation.
The Fellowship of the Ring of the Shire, where he believes Frodo and the Ring will be safe from Sauron, and where the Ring's fate can be decided. Samwise Gamgee, Frodo's gardener and friend, is discovered eavesdropping on the conversation. Out of loyalty to his master, Sam agrees to accompany Frodo on his journey. Over the summer, Frodo makes plans to leave his home at Bag End, under the pretence that he is moving to the eastern end of the Shire (Buckland) to retire. Helping with the plans are Frodo's friends Sam, Peregrin Took (Pippin for short), Meriadoc Brandybuck (Merry), and Fredegar Bolger (Fatty), though