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Isembard Took

From Tolkien Gateway
Hobbit
Isembard Took
Biographical Information
LocationGreat Smials, Tuckborough
BirthS.R. 1247
DeathS.R. 1346 (aged 99)
Family
FamilyTook
ParentageGerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb
SiblingsIsengrim, Hildigard, Isumbras, Hildigrim, Isembold, Hildifons, Hildibrand, Belladonna, Donnamira, Mirabella and Isengar
ChildrenFlambard
Physical Description
GenderMale

Isembard Took was a Hobbit of the Shire.

History

Isembard was the seventh child of Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb. He had one son, Flambard Took, born in S.R. 1287.[1]

Etymology

The name means "iron battle-axe" (isen + bard).[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"