Musician Dictionary

Christopher Tolkien

literary scholar, writer, and editor (1924–2020) · son of J. R. R. Tolkien

Descriptionliterary scholar, writer, and editor (1924–2020)
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Born1924-11-21
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLeeds Leeds
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2020-01-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathDraguignan Draguignan
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
CitizenshipFrance United Kingdom
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Occupationwriter novelist editor university teacher
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Genresfantasy
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AwardsBodley Medal
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Christopher Reuel Tolkien

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