Esmeralda Took
| Esmeralda Took | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Brandy Hall, Buckland |
| Birth | S.R. 1336 |
| Family | |
| Family | Took |
| Parentage | Adalgrim Took |
| Siblings | Paladin |
| Spouse | Saradoc Brandybuck |
| Children | Meriadoc |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
Esmeralda Brandybuck, née Took, was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History[edit]
Esmeralda was the youngest of the four daughters of Adalgrim Took. She married Saradoc Brandybuck, making the Master of Buckland Rorimac Brandybuck, her father-in-law. She and Saradoc had a son, Meriadoc Brandybuck
She attended the Farewell Party of Bilbo Baggins in S.R. 1401 with her family.[1][2] When Bilbo disappeared, Master Rorimac attempted to calm her, saying that the "Mad Baggins" just left for another adventure.[3]
Later Esmeralda herself became mistress of Buckland and of Brandy Hall. Her older brother Paladin Took II also became the Thain. Her son Meriadoc was cousin with the Thain's children,[2] and especially close friends with his cousin Peregrin Took.[4]
Etymology[edit]
Esmeralda is the Spanish word for "emerald".[5]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Brandybuck of Buckland"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (ed.), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"
