Wilbert Awdry
1911
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1997
photo credits: Wikimedia Commons
country of citizenship: United Kingdom
languages spoken, written or signed: English
educated at: St Peter's College, Dauntsey's School, Marlborough House School
occupation: theologian, writer, Vicar, children's writer, Anglican priest
award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
official website: www.awdry.family.name/index.htm
Wilbert Vere Awdry (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997) 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. Source: Wikipedia (en)
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