Isembold Took

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Isembold Took
Hobbit
Biographical Information
LocationGreat Smials, Tuckborough
BirthS.R. 1242
DeathS.R. 1346 (aged 104)
Family
FamilyTook
ParentageGerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb
SiblingsIsengrim, Hildigard, Isumbras, Hildigrim, Hildifons, Isembard, Hildibrand, Belladonna, Donnamira, Mirabella and Isengar
Physical Description
GenderMale

Isembold Took was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History[edit | edit source]

Isembold was the fifth child of Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb. He had many descendants, and died in S.R. 1346.[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name contains isen "iron" and bold "bold".[2]

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"
  2. Jim Allan (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"