Michael Tolkien

son of J. R. R. Tolkien
Person human Q76335515
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Michael Tolkien

Summary

Michael Tolkien is a human[1]. He was born on October 22, 1920[2]. He died on February 27, 1984[3].

Key Facts

  • Michael Tolkien was born on October 22, 1920[2].
  • Michael Tolkien died on February 27, 1984[3].
  • Michael Tolkien's father was J. R. R. Tolkien[4].
  • Michael Tolkien's mother was Edith Tolkien[5].
  • Michael Tolkien was married to Joan Audrey Griffith[6].
  • A child of Michael Tolkien was Michael George Reuel Tolkien[7].
  • A child of Michael Tolkien was Joan Anne Tolkien[8].
  • A child of Michael Tolkien was Judith Tolkien[9].
  • Michael Tolkien is recorded as male[10].
  • Michael Tolkien's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Michael Tolkien's given name is recorded as Michael[12].
  • Michael Tolkien's sibling is recorded as Priscilla Tolkien[13].
  • Michael Tolkien's sibling is recorded as John Tolkien[14].
  • Michael Tolkien's sibling is recorded as Christopher Tolkien[15].

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Origins and Family

Michael Tolkien was born on October 22, 1920[2]. His father was J. R. R. Tolkien[4]. His mother was Edith Tolkien[5].

Personal Life

Michael Tolkien was married to Joan Audrey Griffith[6]. Children include Michael George Reuel Tolkien[7], b. 1943[16], of United Kingdom[17]; Joan Anne Tolkien[8]; and Judith Tolkien[9].

Death and Burial

Michael Tolkien died on February 27, 1984[3].

FAQs

Who were Michael Tolkien's parents?

Michael Tolkien's father was J. R. R. Tolkien[4]. Michael Tolkien's mother was Edith Tolkien[5].

Who was Michael Tolkien married to?

Michael Tolkien's spouses include Joan Audrey Griffith[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Father J. R. R. Tolkien
    Wikitree person id Tolkien-17
    + 13 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/42755|batch #42755]]: TP named as #15c"
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