Gandalf is a Maia, sort of like an angel. He is older than the world. He came from the west - the undying lands - with the other 4 Istari (or wizards) to help organize the fight against Sauron (another Maia)
see Unfinished Tales - the chapter on Istari - for more info
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I don't feel safe in Middle Earth no more... I don't want to die in the ruling ring war... I want to sail away to a distant shore... and make like an ELF man
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