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Isembold Took

Isembold Took
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Date of birthS.R. 1242
Date of deathS.R. 1346
ParentageGerontius Took
Adamanta Chubb
LocationGreat Smials, Tuckborough
Physical Description
GenderMale

Isembold Took was a Hobbit of the Shire.

[edit] History

Isembold was the fifth child of Gerontius Took and Adamanta Chubb. He had many descendants, and died in S.R. 1346.[1]

[edit] Etymology

The name contains isen "iron" and bold "bold".[2]

[edit] 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"