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3rd January 1892

J.R.R. Tolkien

British philologist and author, creator of classic fantasy works

Most famous for: “Author of The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings”

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor who is best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.

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  • J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Lived from
    1892 - 1973 (Died age 81)
  • Birthday:
    3rd January 1892
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Star Sign:
    Capricorn
  • Place of Birth:
    Bloemfontein
  • Country:
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Matt Ross

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