Christopher Tolkien

Christopher Tolkien

Christopher Reuel Tolkien (born 21 November 1924) is the third and youngest son of the author J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973), and is best known as the editor of much of his father's posthumously published work. He drew the original maps for his father's The Lord of the Rings, which he signed C. J. R. T, the J. stands for John, a baptismal name that he does not ordinarily use.

Read more about Christopher Tolkien:  Life, Editorial Work On J. R. R. Tolkien's Manuscripts, Court Case

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