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Wilbert Awdry was an English writer and Anglican clergyman, best known for creating Thomas the Tank Engine and his other railway stories. He was born on 15 June 1911 in Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK. He was educated at Dauntsey's School and St Peter's College, Oxford. Awdry wrote the first book of the Railway Series, The Three Railway Engines, in 1945. He wrote a total of 26 books in the series, the last being published in 1972. He also wrote several other books, including The Little Old Engine, The Thomas the Tank Engine Man, and The Railway Series Omnibus. Awdry was awarded an OBE in the 1996 New Year Honours list for services to children's literature. He died on 21 March 1997 at the age of 85. At the time of his death, Wilbert Awdry had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Popular As Wilbert Vere Awdry
Occupation writer
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 15 June, 1911
Birthday 15 June
Birthplace Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
Date of death 21 March, 1997
Died Place Rodborough, Near Stroud, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Who Is Wilbert Awdry's Wife?

His wife is Margaret Awdry (1938 - 21 March 1989) ( her death) ( 3 children)

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Wilbert Awdry Net Worth

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1996

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1996 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to children's literature.

1984

He was a writer, known for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984), The Railway Series and Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie (2018). He was married to Margaret Awdry.

1911

Wilbert Awdry was born on June 15, 1911 in Romsey, Hampshire, England as Wilbert Vere Awdry.