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Reverend W Awdry Rank
About Reverend W Awdry
Originally an Anglican cleric by profession, Reverend W Awdry’s attempt to keep his son amused while he was suffering from measles unexpectedly made him a celebrated children’s book author. He created characters around which he wove stories for his son. His best known character is Thomas the Tank Engine, the main character of his popular “Railway Series” books. Other children’s fiction books he wrote are “Belinda the Beetle” and “Belinda Beats the Band”.
Family Life
His father Vere Awdry was the vicar of the Ampfield Anglican church in Hampshire, England. His mother’s name was Lucy. He had a younger brother named George. He was married to Margaret Wale, with him he had three children including Christopher, who also became an author and contributed to “The Railway Series”.
Achievements
He was honored with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1996.
Death
He died in his sleep on March 21, 1997 aged 85.
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F.A.Q. about Reverend W Awdry
When is Reverend W Awdry's birthday?
Reverend W Awdry's birthday is on June 15, 1911.
In how many days is Reverend W Awdry's birthday?
Reverend W Awdry's birthday is in 58 days
How old was Reverend W Awdry when he/she died?
Reverend W Awdry was 85 years old.
When did Reverend W Awdry die?
Reverend W Awdry died in March 21, 1997.
How old would Reverend W Awdry be today?
Reverend W Awdry would be 112 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Reverend W Awdry from?
Reverend W Awdry was born in Ampfield, England.