Was J.R.R Tolkien a British author?

Answer 1

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was actually born in Bloemfontein in South Africa in 1892 when his English parents were there on business and was returned to Birmingham, UK when his father died in 1896. He lived the rest of his life in England.

So the answer is yes- he was a British (note British not british) author.

Answer 2

Yes, Tolkien was a Christian. He was raised as a Roman Catholic by his mother and his guardian was a priest after her death. He was instrumental in converting CS Lewis to becoming a Christian.

Answer 3

Yes, J.R.R. Tolkien was a British author. He was born in South Africa, but moved to England at a young age and spent most of his life there. Tolkien is best known for his popular works such as "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."

Answer 4

Yes, he was quite a poet. He is most famous for his novels, but he also wrote poems. Many of these were used in his books.

Answer 5

Yes he was a professor of ancient language at Oxford.

Answer 6

No. He was born in South Africa, but his family were English and he returned to live in England when he was 3.

Answer 7

JRR Tolkien was from England, although he was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Answer 8

he is south american becaus he was born there even if his perents were english it still makes him south american.