Wilbert Awdry
(1911-1997)
Died aged c. 86
Wikidata WikipediaWilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997) was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He was best known for creating Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas and several other characters he created appeared in his Railway Series.
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