Rev. W. Awdry
Birth date
June 15, 1911
Death date
March 21, 1997
Place of birth
Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
Profession
Writing
Age
85 years
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.
Also known as
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