Paladin Took is the father of Pippin, Pearl, Pervinca, and Pimpernel, husband of Eglantine Banks, older brother of Esmeralda Brandybuck, nee Took.
Biography[]
Paladin was born TA 2933 to Adalgrim Took and an unnamed hobbit woman. Paladin was also the thirty-first Thain of the Shire. His son was famous for being a member in the Fellowship of the Ring and one of the reasons why Sauron was destroyed.
The Return of the King[]
Paladin is briefly mentioned when Denethor tells Pippin that he releases him from his vows.
Paladin had a grandson named Faramir born in FO 10. He later passed away in FO 13. He was later succeeded by Peregrin.