J.R.R. Tolkien 1892 - 1973

J.R.R. Tolkien in 1925

J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3rd, 1892 in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State passed away on September 2nd, 1973 (due to a bleeding ulcer and chest infection) . He was 81.

Birth Name: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien

Spouse: Edith Bratt (1916-1971)
Children: Christopher Tolkien
Michael Tolkien
Priscilla Tolkien
John Tolkien

As Author

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001