https://www.facebook.com/silmarillion.sirpeterjackson https://www.facebook.com/TheHobbit.MiddleOfMiddleEarth J. R. R. TOLKIEN John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. Born: January 3, 1892, Bloemfontein, Free State Died: September 2, 1973, Bournemouth Movies: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return Of The King, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Children: Christopher Tolkien, John Tolkien, Priscilla Tolkien, Michael Tolkien Education: Exeter College, Oxford, University of Oxford CHRISTOPHER TOLKIEN Christopher Reuel Tolkien is the third and youngest son of the author J. R. R. Tolkien, and is best known as the editor of much of his father's posthumously published work. Born: November 21, 1924 (age 88), Leeds Spouse: Baillie Tolkien (m. 1967) Children: Simon Tolkien, Rachel Clare Reuel Tolkien, Adam Reuel Tolkien Siblings: John Tolkien, Priscilla Tolkien, Michael Tolkien Parents: Edith Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien