J. R. R. Tolkien vs J. K. Rowling
Who? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- J. R. R. Tolkien United Kingdom · 1892–1973 49% · #12 in the world
- J. K. Rowling United Kingdom · 1965– 51% · #11 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks J. K. Rowling over J. R. R. Tolkien by just 51% to 49%. J. K. Rowling is #11 of the 110 writers in the world ranking and J. R. R. Tolkien #12; among the 27 from the United Kingdom, they are #2 and #3.
Side by side
| J. R. R. Tolkien | J. K. Rowling | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #12 | #11 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Lived | 1892–1973 | 1965– |