John R. R. Tolkien
English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
1892 — 1973
Quick Facts
Profession
English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
Born
January 3, 1892
Died
1973 (age ~81)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, poet, teacher
United KingdomBorn in BloemfonteinDied in Bournemouth
1892
Born in Bloemfontein (1892-01-03)
1911
EducationStudied at University of Oxford (1911–1915)
1925
PositionRawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon (1925–1945)
1957
AwardInternational Fantasy Award for Best Fiction
1957
AwardFellow of the Royal Society of Literature
1972
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer and philologist. He was the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954–55).
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Who is John R. R. Tolkien?+
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer and philologist. He was the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954–55).
What does the name John mean?+
The name John means "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is of English origin.
When was John R. R. Tolkien born?+
John R. R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892.
When did John R. R. Tolkien die?+
John R. R. Tolkien died in 1973, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.
The name John is of English origin, meaning "A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]; very popular since the Middle Ages. Used generically for a man whose actual name may not be known.. Etymology: From John, Johan, Johannes, from Jehan, Johan, and also Iohannes, both from Iōhannēs, variant of Iōannēs, from Ἰωάννης, from tr=Yôḥānān, perhaps contracted from a former tr=Yəhōḥānān. Yahya.". It is traditionally a male name.
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John — January 3, 1892
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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