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Polo Baggins

Polo Baggins
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Other namesPola Labingi
Date of birthAround S.R. 1256
ParentagePonto Baggins and Mimosa Bunce
Locationthe Shire
Physical Description
GenderMale

Polo Baggins was a Hobbit of the Shire.

[edit] History

Polo was the second child, and only son, of Ponto Baggins and Mimosa Bunce. In his turn, Polo also had a son and a daughter, Posco and Prisca.[1]

[edit] Etymology

The name Polo was meaningless in contemporary Hobbitish Westron. It represented an original name Pola.[2]

[edit] References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Baggins of Hobbiton"
  2. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix F, "On Translation"