Rev. W. Awdry

Rev. W. Awdry

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Writing

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1911-06-15

  • Day of Death

    1997-03-21 (85 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK

Biography

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.

Known For

Acting

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