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| Adelard Took | |
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| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Birth | S.R. 1328 |
| Death | S.R. 1423 (aged 95) |
| Family | |
| Family | Took |
| Parentage | Flambard Took |
| Children | Reginard Took, Everard Took |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Male |
| Gallery | Images of Adelard Took |
Adelard Took was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History
Adelard was the son of Flambard Took, and had five children; three daughters and two sons. His sons were Reginard and Everard. They were all present at Bilbo's Farewell Party in S.R. 1401.[1] The next morning, he received an umbrella as a parting gift from Bilbo.[2]
Etymology
Adelard (lit. noble-hard) comes from a Teutonic word meaning "resolute" or "courageous".
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"
