J.R.R. Tolkien

English writer and philologist of Middle-earth

J.R.R. Tolkien - English writer and philologist of Middle-earth
Born

January 3rd, 1892
133 years ago

Died

1973
52 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English writer, poet, and philologist. Authored seminal works in fantasy literature, including 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings'. Developed extensive languages and histories for his fictional universe, contributing to the depth and richness of high fantasy storytelling. Served as a professor of Anglo-Saxon at the University of Oxford and influenced generations of readers and writers in the fantasy genre.

Authored 'The Hobbit'

Authored 'The Lord of the Rings'

Developed languages and histories for Middle-earth

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