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The Life of J.R.R Tolkien

By wichowskycas
  • Born in Bloemfontein, S.A.

    Born in Bloemfontein, S.A.

    His parents were Arthur Tolkien and Mabel Suffield. Was born in South Africa.
    (Pictured-A landmark in Bloemfontein)
  • Arthur(father) died

    Arthur(father) died

    Tolkien was four. This caused his family to move back to England.
    (Pictured- Arthur Tolkien)
  • Mabel(Mother) died

    Mabel(Mother) died

    Had diabetes, which was often fatal in pre-insulin days
    (Pictured-Mabel Tolkien)
  • Married his wife, Edith Bratt

    Married his wife, Edith Bratt

    They were married before he was sent out with the military to France.
  • First son, John Francis Reuel, was born

    First son, John Francis Reuel, was born

    Pictured- Tolkien's first two children
  • The Hobbit is published

    The Hobbit is published

  • The Fellowship of the Ring is published

    The Fellowship of the Ring is published

    The Lord of the Rings was not intended to be in three parts, but after many publishing problems, it turned into that.
  • Edith(Wife) dies

    Edith(Wife) dies

  • John Ronald Reuel Tolkien dies

    John Ronald Reuel Tolkien dies

    Edith and J.R.R. were buried in a single grave in the Catholic section of Wolvercote cemetery in the northern suburbs of Oxford.