John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on 3 January 1892 in Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State (later annexed by the British Empire; now Free State Province in the Republic of South Africa), to Arthur …

19 hours ago · Happy Birthday, J.R.R. Tolkien: Celebrate beloved fantasy author’s birthday at the library, Jan. 10 By NANCY KENNEDY Chronicle Reporter 3 mins ago 1 min to read

Dec 19, 2025 · J.R.R. Tolkien (born January 3, 1892, Bloemfontein, South Africa—died September 2, 1973, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England) was an English writer and scholar who achieved fame …

Jan 22, 2025 · January 3 marks the birthday of one of the most beloved and influential authors in literary history: John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the creator of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The …

Jan 3, 2025 · He was John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and today is his birthday. On this day, January 3, in the year 1892, Tolkien was born to Arthur Reuel Tolkien and Mabel Tolkein (neé Suffield).

J.R.R. Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein on 3 January 1892, and we invite you to celebrate the birthday of this much loved author by raising a glass at 9pm your local time.

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. His parents were Arthur Reuel Tolkien and Mabel Tolkien. His father was a bank manager. Tolkien had a …

He and his younger brother were born in South Africa to Mabel Suffield Tolkien and English banker Arthur Reuel Tolkien. J.R.R. Tolkien married Edith Mary Bratt in 1916, and she became the …

5 days ago · J.R.R. Tolkien is best known as Novelist who has born on January 03, 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Currently, J.R.R. Tolkien is 133 years, 11 months and 25 days old. …

Ultimately, J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthday is an occasion for celebration that extends well beyond the calendar. It offers a moment for reflection on the incredible legacy he left behind—a world rich with …