Wilbert Awdry
British author and vicar (1911–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best remembered as the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other characters who appeared in his Railway Series.
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Wilbert Awdry | |
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Born | Wilbert Vere Awdry (1911-06-15)15 June 1911 Ampfield, England |
Died | 21 March 1997(1997-03-21) (aged 85) Rodborough, England |
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Alma mater | |
Genre | Children's literature |
Years active | 1945–1972 |
Notable works | The Railway Series |
Spouse |
Margaret Wale
(m. 1938; died 1989) |
Children | 3, including Christopher |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Religion | Christianity (Anglican) |
Church | Church of England |
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