Saruman the White (Third Age c. 1000 – 3019, existed in Middle-earth for 2019 years) was the first of the order of Wizards (or Istari) who came to Middle-earth as Emissaries of the Valar in the Third Age
Most often called Saruman the White, Saruman was the first of the five Wizards to arrive in Middle-earth, at the end of the first millennium of the Third Age.
This could have very well been a link. However, I find things are better when they have a little più pictures here and there. Plus, I think the Chris Lee spot could use an article! Enjoy this detailed biography of Saruman.