J. R. R. Tolkien
1892 – 1973 United Kingdom
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Who was J. R. R. Tolkien?
English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on J. R. R. Tolkien (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Family & Personal Life
ParentArthur Reuel Tolkien
ParentMabel Suffield
SpouseEdith Tolkien
ChildJohn Tolkien
ChildMichael Tolkien
ChildChristopher Tolkien
ChildPriscilla Tolkien
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | 1972 | — |
| Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame | 2009 | — |
| Nebula Award for Best Script | 2003 | — |
| Nebula Award for Best Script | 2004 | — |