- Born
- June 15, 1911
- Died
- March 21, 1997 (aged 85)
- Place of birth
- Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Wilbert Awdry, Rev. W. V. 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.