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 ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #6,867 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

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

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Origins and Family

Simon Tolkien's place of birth was Oxford[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1959[3] and January 12, 1959[10]. His father was Christopher Tolkien[11]. His mother was Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge[12].

Education

Educated at Dragon School[20], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Trinity College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1555[34]; and Downside School[22], 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], jurist[8], and author[17]. Fields of work include law[18], a field of work[38] and literature[19], a type of arts[39].

Personal Life

Simon Tolkien was married to Tracey Steinberg[13]. Children include Nicholas Tolkien[14] and Anna Tolkien[15].

Why It Matters

Simon Tolkien ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #6,867 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

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[11]. Simon Tolkien's mother was Faith Tully Lilly Faulconbridge[12].

Who was Simon Tolkien married to?

Simon Tolkien's spouses include Tracey Steinberg[13].

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[20], Trinity College[21], and Downside School[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . 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] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'fy', 'ko', 'nl', 'pl', 'pt',
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  3. 16w 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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