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A great-grandson of [[Gerontius|Gerontius Took]], the [[Old Took]], [[Adelard Took|Adelard]]'s father was [[Flambard Took]]. He had five children of his own, including [[Reginard Took|Reginard]] and [[Everard Took|Everard]]. Like most of the [[Took Family|Took]] clan, Adelard had a heroic name: in his case, Adelard comes from a Teutonic word meaning 'resolute' or 'courageous'.  
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'''Adelard Took''' was a [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] of [[the Shire]].
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==History==
Adelard was the son of [[Flambard Took]], and had five children; three daughters and two sons. His sons were [[Reginard Took|Reginard]] and [[Everard Took|Everard]]. They were all present at [[Bilbo's Farewell Party]] in {{SR|1401}}.<ref>{{App|Took}}</ref> The next morning, he received an umbrella as a parting gift from [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo]].<ref>{{FR|Party}}</ref>


Adelard was a regular visitor to [[Bag End]], and was apparently well known for taking [[Bilbo Baggins|Bilbo's]] umbrellas. After the [[Farewell Party]], Adelard was left the gift of an umbrella of his own. He lived on through the [[War of the Ring]], and died in the second year of the Fourth Age, at the age of ninety-five.  
==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]].
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Adelard Took
Hobbit
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 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