J. R. R. Tolkien By tarynmilnes Jan 3, 1892 J. R. R. Tolkien was born. Oct 11, 1894 Hilary, his brother was born. Feb 15, 1896 Arthur Tolkien, his father, died. This photo is of Tolkien, his father and mother, and their servants. Oct 11, 1904 Mabel Tolkien, his mother, died. This photo is of Tolkien, his father and mother, and their servants. Oct 11, 1908 Met Edith Mary Bratt, his future wife. Oct 11, 1911 Graduated from King Edwards' School Period: Oct 11, 1911 to Oct 11, 1915 Attends Oxford University. Oct 11, 1915 Enlisted into the military Oct 11, 1916 Married Edith while on leave from war. This is a picture of them later in life. Oct 12, 1937 The Hobbit was published and released. Oct 12, 1954 The Lord of the Rings Trilogy was published. Oct 12, 1969 J. R. R. Tolkien Retired. Nov 29, 1971 Edith Mary Tolkien dies. Sep 2, 1973 Tolkien dies at the age of 81.
