What was J.R.R Tolkien's profession?

Answer 1

J.R.R. Tolkien was a professor at Oxford University in England. I believe he taught language.

Answer 2

J.R.R. Tolkien was a professor of English language and literature at the University of Oxford. He is best known for his work as an author, particularly for his fantasy series "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit."

Answer 3

Tolkien's first job was as a lexicographer on the New English Dictionary (helping to draft the Oxford English Dictionary).

Tolkien then became a professor in English Language at the University of Leeds, where he collaborated with E. V. Gordon on the famous edition of 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'.

Tolkien remained at Leeds until 1925, when he took a position teaching Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University. Tolkien spent the rest of his career at Oxford, retiring in 1959.

Answer 4

He was The Rawlinson and Bosworth Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University.

Answer 5

He liked to read and play rugby, i think. :P

Answer 6

he was born into a protestant family but then desided to go chtholic. then perswaded his younger brother to become catholic!

Answer 7

Christianity, of course!