J. R. R. Tolkien
English philologist and author
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About J. R. R. Tolkien
J. R. R. Tolkien was a writer and poet best known for his legendary fantasy novels The Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Silmarillion. He is considered one of the greatest writers of all time as well as the father of modern fantasy literature.
Career
He worked at the Oxford English Dictionary before becoming a professor at the University of Leeds and later at the Pembroke College, Oxford. He wrote The Hobbit while working at Oxford.
Personal Life
He married Edith Bratt in 1961 and fathered four children with her. He remained married to Edith until her death in 1971.
Trivia
In 2009, Forbes magazine placed him 5th on their list of Top-earning Dead Celebrities.
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F.A.Q. about J. R. R. Tolkien
When is his birthday?
J. R. R. Tolkien's birthday is on January 3, 1892.
In how many days is his birthday?
J. R. R. Tolkien's birthday is in 256 days
How old was J. R. R. Tolkien when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in September 2, 1973.
How old would he be today?
J. R. R. Tolkien would be 132 years old if he was alive today.
Where was J. R. R. Tolkien from?
He was born in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State.