Adelard Took

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Adelard Took
Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings Online - Adelard Took.jpg
Adelard Took from The Lord of the Rings Online
Biographical Information
BirthS.R. 1328
DeathS.R. 1423 (aged 95)
Family
FamilyTook
ParentageFlambard Took
ChildrenReginard Took, Everard Took
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages 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 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 (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