Edith Tolkien
(1889-1971)

J. R. R. Tolkien's wife and muse (1889–1971) – Edith Tolkien was born in Gloucester (City and county town of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom) on January 21st, 1889 and died in Bournemouth (Town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England) on November 29th, 1971 at the age of 82. Today Edith Tolkien would be 135 years old.

Age

how old was Edith Tolkien when he died?

Edith Tolkien died in 1971 at the age of 82.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 21st, 1889 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Gloucester City and county town of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Death Date	November 29th, 1971 (Monday)
Death place	Bournemouth Town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Edith Tolkien

Birthday

When was Edith Tolkien born?

Edith Tolkien was born on January 21st, 1889.

Death

When did Edith Tolkien die?

Edith Tolkien died on November 29th, 1971 at the age of 82 in Bournemouth (Town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England). Today Edith Tolkien would be 135 years old.