Gerontius Took

Intro Gerontius was the only son of Fortinbras I. He married Adamanta Chubb, who gave birth to twelve children: Isengrim III, Hildigard, Isumbras IV, Hildigrim, Isembold, Hildifons, Isembard, Hildibrand, Belladonna, Donnamira, Mirabella and Isengar. After the death of his father in 1248, Gerontius became the twenty-sixth Thain of the Shire. He was a friend of Gandalf, who gave him a pair of magic diamond studs and performed firework tricks during Gerontius' midsummer-eve parties. Gerontius Took reached the impressive age of 130, which made him the oldest Hobbit until his grandson Bilbo Baggins celebrated his 131st Birthday.[4] He also held the record of most offspring, until Samwise Gamgee (Son: Tom's birth in S.R. Demeber 28, 1542., Frodo Baggins (Daughter: Lothíriel's birth in December 30 S.R. 1542.) Meriadoc Brandybuck (Son: Aragorn's birth in S.R. August 25, 1542., Peregrin Took (Daughter: Rubyrose's birth in October 28 S.R. 1542.), Folco Boffin (Son: Bilbo's birth in S.R. November 28, 1542), Fredegar Bolger (Daughter: Primula's birth in September 23 S.R. 1542) bested him with thirdteen children.