Dates

Tobold Hornblower flourished III 2670 (1070 by the Shire-reckoning)

Race

Culture

Family

Settlements

Associated with Longbottom in the Southfarthing of the Shire, but travelled at least as far as Bree

Meaning

Toby is a contraction of the given name Tobold (from Theobold meaning 'brave people')

Title of

Tobold Hornblower

Note

This nickname was also given to a variety of pipe-weed, for which see the entry for Old Toby

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Old Toby

The nickname of Tobold Hornblower

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The nickname given to Tobold Hornblower, the famous old Hobbit who introduced pipe-weed into the Shire. One of the most popular varieties of the weed was named 'Old Toby' in his honour.

See also...

Old Toby, Pipe-weed

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