Simon Tolkien

British writer, grandson of J. R. R. Tolkien
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Simon Tolkien

Summary

Simon Tolkien is a human[1]. Born in Oxford[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1959[3]. He worked as a writer[4], barrister[5], novelist[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Simon Tolkien was born in Oxford[2].
  • Simon Tolkien was born on January 1, 1959[3].
  • Simon Tolkien's father was Christopher Tolkien[10].
  • Simon Tolkien's mother was Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge[11].
  • Simon Tolkien was married to Tracey Steinberg[12].
  • A child of Simon Tolkien was Nicholas Tolkien[13].
  • A child of Simon Tolkien was Anna Tolkien[14].
  • Simon Tolkien held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Simon Tolkien's professions included writer[4].
  • Simon Tolkien's professions included barrister[5].
  • Simon Tolkien worked as a novelist[6].
  • Simon Tolkien's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Simon Tolkien's professions included jurist[8].
  • Simon Tolkien's field of work was law[16].
  • Simon Tolkien's field of work was literature[17].
  • Simon Tolkien's education included a stint at Dragon School[18].
  • Simon Tolkien's education included a stint at Trinity College[19].
  • Simon Tolkien's education included a stint at Downside School[20].
  • Simon Tolkien is recorded as male[21].
  • Simon Tolkien's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Simon Tolkien's family name is recorded as Tolkien[23].
  • Simon Tolkien's given name is recorded as Simon[24].
  • Simon Tolkien's official website is recorded as http://www.simontolkien.com/[25].
  • Simon Tolkien's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Simon Tolkien's sibling is recorded as Adam Tolkien[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Tolkien's place of birth was Oxford[2]. He was born on January 1, 1959[3]. His father was Christopher Tolkien[10]. His mother was Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge[11].

Education

Educated at Dragon School[18], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1555[34]; and Downside School[20], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1617[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], barrister[5], novelist[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8]. Fields of work include law[16], an academic discipline[38] and literature[17], a type of arts[39].

Personal Life

Simon Tolkien was married to Tracey Steinberg[12]. Children include Nicholas Tolkien[13] and Anna Tolkien[14].

Why It Matters

Simon Tolkien has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Simon Tolkien born?

Simon Tolkien was born in Oxford[2].

Who were Simon Tolkien's parents?

Simon Tolkien's father was Christopher Tolkien[10]. Simon Tolkien's mother was Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge[11].

Who was Simon Tolkien married to?

Simon Tolkien's spouses include Tracey Steinberg[12].

What did Simon Tolkien do for work?

Simon Tolkien worked as writer[4], barrister[5], novelist[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Simon Tolkien go to school?

Simon Tolkien was educated at Dragon School[18], Trinity College[19], and Downside School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Dragon School, Trinity College, Downside School
    Family name Tolkien
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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0365260-Tolkien-Simon-1959, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259497|batch #259497]]"
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