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Peregrin Took

Peregrin Took - Hobbit of the Shire.

Peregrin Took was born in 2990 of the Third Age, the son of Paladin Took II (of Great Smials) and Eglantine Banks. He is Frodo's cousin, and the youngest of the Fellowship companions.

At Gandalf's urging, Pippin was chosen as one of the nine members of the Company of the Ring. Along with Merry Brandybuck, Pippin was separated from the Company at Parth Galen, and the two hobbits were captured by orcs. They eventually escaped into Fangorn Forest, where they met Treebeard and the Ents.

Despite some 'errors in judgement' during the journey (these being tossing a stone into a well in Moria, and sneaking a peek into the Palantir), Pippin proved his worth during the War of the Ring. Along with Merry, he was responsible for the crucial deed of rousing the Ents of Fangorn Forest. Later, after traveling to Gondor with Gandalf, Pippin offered his sword in service to the city's steward, Denethor II. His greatest deed, perhaps, was being instrumental in saving the life of the Steward's son, Faramir.

After the War of the Ring, Peregrin inherited the title Thain of the Shire. He remained in close contact with Gondor, and built a great library at Great Smials. The works he collected dealt mostly with the history of Númenor and the Exiles after its Downfall. The Tale of Years was likely prepared at Great Smials, with the help of Merry Brandybuck. Pippin married Diamond of Long Cleeve, and his son was named Faramir Took I.

In 1484, Pippin (along with Merry) traveled to Gondor, and spent his remaining years there. Upon his death, Pippin was laid to rest in Rath Dinen. In 1541, King Elessar passed away, and the beds of both Merry and Pippin were set beside the king's own.

Billy Boyd plays Pippin in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings.