John F Reuel Tolkien 1917-2003

Eldest son of J.R.R. Tolkien – The Hobbit – The Lord of the Rings – The Silmarillion

The Catholic Church has paid substantial damages to a Midland man who claims he was abused by the priest son of Lord of the Rings author J.R.R.Tolkien.

Steven Maier, of Solicitors Manches Llp said ”No admission has ever been made of Mr Carrie’s allegations against Fr Tolkien, which Fr Tolkien vehemently denied until his death.”

 

Joanne Tolkien niece and Power of Attorney to Fr Tolkien said Quote  ’He, (Fr Tolkien) is a stubborn man who, when he can, copes with difficulties by denial.’

Archbishop Vincent Nichols, said “With hindsight Fr Tolkien should have been stopped sooner.”