1914
From Tolkien Gateway
Tolkien-related events that took place in 1914.
Early
- ? - Edith Bratt converts to Catholicism and becomes engaged to J.R.R. Tolkien.
August
- 4 - The British Empire declares war on Germany, following tension and conflict on the mainland in July.
- ? - Hilary Tolkien joins the army as a bugler.
- ? - Geoffrey Bache Smith, and Robert Gilson join the army. Christopher Wiseman joins the navy instead.
September
? - J.R.R. Tolkien writes The Voyage of Eärendel the Evening Star
October
- ? - Letter 1 is written by Tolkien, starting a remarkable series of letters.
December
- 25 - The T.C.B.S. meet in London.
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- ? - Artist Horus Engels is born.
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