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Sigismond Took

Sigismond Took
Hobbit
Biographical Information
Date of birthS.R. 1290
Date of deathS.R. 1381
ParentageHildibrand Took
Locationthe Shire
Physical Description
GenderMale

Sigismond Took was a Hobbit of the Shire.

[edit] History

Sigismond was the son of Hildibrand Took. He had two children, Rosamunda and Ferdinand.[1]

[edit] Etymology

Sigismond contains sigis "victory" and mund "hand, protection".[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"