Belladonna Took Baggins
Belladonna's painting in the New Line film
Hobbit of the Shire; mother of Bilbo Baggins. Belladonna Took was born in 2852 of the Third Age as the ninth child of Gerontius the Old Took and Adamanta Chubb. Her older siblings were Isengrim III, Hildigard, Isumbras IV, Hildigrim, Isembold, Hildifons, Isembard, and Hildibrand. Her younger siblings were Donnamira, Mirabella, and Isengar. The family lived in the Great Smials in the village of Tuckborough in the Shire.
Belladonna married Bungo Baggins and the couple moved into a large Hobbit-hole called Bag End, which Bungo built for his wife. Over the years, Belladonna met Gandalf the Grey, an Istari wizard who was very fond of Hobbits. He became very fond of Belladonna especially.
In 2890, Belladonna had Bilbo Baggins, who became a great hero of Middle-Earth. Belladonna died in 2934 and Bilbo inherited Bag End.
Belladonna married Bungo Baggins and the couple moved into a large Hobbit-hole called Bag End, which Bungo built for his wife. Over the years, Belladonna met Gandalf the Grey, an Istari wizard who was very fond of Hobbits. He became very fond of Belladonna especially.
In 2890, Belladonna had Bilbo Baggins, who became a great hero of Middle-Earth. Belladonna died in 2934 and Bilbo inherited Bag End.
Baggins Family Tree showing Belladonna's relationship to Bilbo and Frodo:
References
The Hobbit, "An Unexpected Party," pages 10-14
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C: "Baggins genealogy," "Took genealogy," pages 380-381
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C: "Baggins genealogy," "Took genealogy," pages 380-381
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