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JRR Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. His parents were British and had gone there for his father's work with a bank. He came to England as a young child and lived there for the rest of his life. He spent his childhood in Warwickshire then went to Oxford University. He spent most of his adult life in Oxford apart from when he was in the army during WW1 and short spell in Yorkshire in the 1920s.
When he retired he lived for a few years living in Branksome. This is often referred to as Bournemouth but is actually in the borough of the neighbouring town of Poole. However when his wife Edith died he returned to live in Oxford. He died in Bournemouth having been taken ill while visiting friends in the area.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoJRR Tolkien died nearly forty years ago so he doesn't live anywhere! He was born in South Africa but was brought to England as a small child and grew up in the Birmingham area. Apart from time travellin around with the Army in World War 1 and and few years teaching in Leeds and in retirement in Branksome he lived in Oxford for his adult life and he is buried there.
J.R.R. Tolkien lived in England for most of his life but also briefly resided in South Africa during his early childhood.
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∙ 14y agoHe lived in Bloemfontein, South Africa and Birmingham for the beginning part of his life
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∙ 14y agoTolkien passed away in England where he lived most of his life.
He was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa
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∙ 14y agoHe was born in South Africa and lived there for the first three years of his life. Then he moved to Birmingham, England with his mother and grew up there for the most part of his childhood.
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∙ 12y agoDuring his adulthood, Tolkien lived in the UK. When he was a child he lived in the UK and South Africa.
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Who started a story with 'In a hole there lived a hobbit'?
JRR Tolkien's book The Hobbit starts with that line.
Where is tolkein from in the book The Hobbit?
JRR Tolkien is not in The Hobbit, he is the author of the book. He does a bit of narration in some places, a sort of aside. Tolkien is English and was born in South Africa.
Where did jrr toiken live?
J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of "The Lord of the Rings," lived in various places throughout his life. He was born in South Africa, but spent most of his adult life in England. He was a professor at Oxford University and lived in Oxford and later in Bournemouth.
Who owns the rights to The Lord of the Rings?
Tolkien Enterprises, part of the estate of JRR Tolkien.
Who was royd tolkien?
Royd Tolkien is the great-grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of "The Lord of the Rings" books. Royd Tolkien is known for his work as a film producer and his involvement in sharing his family's legacy and stories.
Is JRR tolkein a man?
Yes!! J.R.R tolkien is a MAN!!
J.R.R. Tolkien wrote the lord of the rings what do the initials jrr stand for?
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien .
What was the date of when he died jrr tolkien?
Tolkien died on 2 September 1973. He was buried next to his wife Edith.
What is JRR Tolkien's address?
J.R.R. Tolkien died in 1973. He is buried with his late wife in Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford.
In what story would you find Smaug the dragon?
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien.
Who is JRR Tolkein?
JRR Tolkien is a renowned author known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He also wrote the Children of Hurin and The Simmilarion.
Who did JRR Tolkien marry?
J.R.R. Tolkien married Edith Bratt in 1916. They were childhood friends and their relationship was a significant influence on Tolkien's life and works.
