What is Rev. W. Awdry's middle name?
Vere
Rev. W. Awdry nickname(s):
Rev. W. Awdry
Rev. W. Awdry date of birth:
June 15, 1911
How old was Rev. W. Awdry when died?
85
Where was Rev. W. Awdry born?
Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
When did Rev. W. Awdry die?
March 21, 1997
Where did Rev. W. Awdry die?
Rodborough, England
Why did Rev. W. Awdry die?
Natural Causes
Rev. W. Awdry body shape:
Slim
What color is Rev. W. Awdry's hair?
Grey
Is Rev. W. Awdry gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Rev. W. Awdry?
Anglican / Episcopalian
What is Rev. W. Awdry's ethnicity?
White
What is Rev. W. Awdry nationality?
British
What is Rev. W. Awdry's occupation?
Anglican minister and children's book author
Rev. W. Awdry claim to fame:
The Railway Series
Who is Rev. W. Awdry's father?
Vere Awdry (father) (vicar)
Who is Rev. W. Awdry's mother?
Lucy Awdry (mother)
Rev. W. Awdry brother(s):
George Awdry (brother)
Rev. W. Awdry family:
Christopher Awdry (son) (author), Veronica Chambers (daughter), Hilary Fortnam (daughter)
Short Biography
Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997) was an English Anglican cleric, railway enthusiast and children's author. Better known as the Reverend W. Awdry, he was the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the central figure in his acclaimed Railway Series.