When and where was J. R. R. Tolkien born?
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on the 3rd of January 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Common questions about J. R. R. Tolkien
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What caused the death of J. R. R. Tolkien's mother?
Mabel Tolkien died in 1904 when her son was twelve years old, leaving him under the guardianship of Father Francis Xavier Morgan.
Which battle did J. R. R. Tolkien fight in during the First World War?
J. R. R. Tolkien participated in the Battle of the Somme in 1916 while serving as a second lieutenant in the Lancashire Fusiliers.
When was The Lord of the Rings published by J. R. R. Tolkien?
The Lord of the Rings was published in three volumes between 1954 and 1955 after taking over a decade to write.
Who edited The Silmarillion after J. R. R. Tolkien died?
Christopher Tolkien edited and published The Silmarillion following the death of his father in 1973.