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1972 Tolkien is made a "Commander of the Order of the British Empire," one step below Knighthood. September 2, 1973. J.R.R. Tolkien dies at the age of 81 and is buried next to his beloved wife in Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford. In addition to their names and dates, Tolkien and Edith's single gravestone bears the names of Beren and Lúthien. 5.B.1. ................
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