Memorial Page for Christopher Tolkien (née Christopher John Reuel Tolkien)

Nov 21, 1924 – Jan 16, 2020(95 years)Died in:Draguignan, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Literary scholar, writer, and editor

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Biography

Birthplace

Leeds, England

Place of Death

Draguignan, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nationality

United Kingdom

Occupation(4)

writereditoruniversity teacher novelist

Awards(1)

Bodley Medal

Spouse(2)

Faith Tully Lilly FaulconbridgeBaillie Tolkien

Education(3)

Dragon SchoolTrinity CollegeThe Oratory School

Christopher Tolkien (* November 21, 1924 in Leeds; † January 16, 2020 in Draguignan) was a literary scholar, writer, and editor. He was 95 years old. He was married to Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge and Baillie Tolkien. His education included Dragon School, Trinity College and The Oratory School. He was awarded the Bodley Medal.

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Born in Leeds, England

1924

Married Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge

1951

Married Baillie Tolkien

1967

Bodley Medal

2016

Died in Draguignan, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

2020

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Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge
J. R. R. Tolkien
Edith Tolkien
Priscilla Tolkien
Michael Tolkien

Christopher Tolkien (née Christopher John Reuel Tolkien). Forever remembered.