Born in Bloemfontein, South Africa with a British descent, Tolkien was a prominent personality on the world stage. He was an English author, poet, university professor and philologist. He also served as a Commander of the Order in the British Empire, being appointed by Elizabeth II. Some of his best works include The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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