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| Hobbit | |
| Adelard Took | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Birth | S.R. 1328 |
| Death | S.R. 1423 (aged 95) |
| Family | |
| Family | Took |
| Parentage | Flambard Took |
| Children | Reginard Took, Everard Took, 2 daughters |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Adelard Took |
History
Adelard was the son of Flambard Took, and had several children; Reginard, Everard and two daughters. They were all present at Bilbo's Farewell Party in S.R. 1401.[1] The next morning, he joined a crowd who went to Bag End to ask Frodo Baggins about Bilbo's disapparance. Bilbo had left for him an umbrella as a parting gift, although Adelard left taking some others.[2]
Etymology
Adelard is a combination of the Germanic elements adel ("noble") and hard ("strong").[3]
Other versions of the legendarium
In older editions of The Lord of the Rings, the Took family tree in Appendix C showed that Adelard had three daughters. The number was changed to two in later editions.
Portrayal in adaptations
2007: The Lord of the Rings Online:
- Adelard Took is a librarian in Tuckborough.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Long-expected Party"
- ↑ Jim Allan (1978), An Introduction to Elvish, Giving of Names, p. 191