Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Born
June 15, 1911
Died
March 21, 1997 (age 85)
Place of Birth
Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
Also Known As
Wilbert Awdry
Rev. W. V. Awdry
Rev. W. Awdry
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.
