Wilbert Awdry
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Summary
Wilbert Awdry is a human[1]. Born in Romsey[2], he… he was born on June 15, 1911[3]. He died in Stroud[4]. He died on March 21, 1997[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], Anglican vicar[8], children's writer[9], and Anglican priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,469 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Wilbert Awdry was born in Romsey[2].
- Wilbert Awdry passed away in Stroud[4].
- Wilbert Awdry was born on June 15, 1911[3].
- Wilbert Awdry died on March 21, 1997[5].
- Wilbert Awdry is buried at Gloucestershire[12].
- A child of Wilbert Awdry was Christopher Awdry[13].
- Wilbert Awdry held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Wilbert Awdry worked as a theologian[6].
- Wilbert Awdry worked as a writer[7].
- Wilbert Awdry worked as an Anglican vicar[8].
- Wilbert Awdry's professions included children's writer[9].
- Wilbert Awdry worked as an Anglican priest[10].
- Wilbert Awdry worked as a parson[15].
- Wilbert Awdry was educated at St Peter's College[16].
- Wilbert Awdry was educated at Dauntsey's School[17].
- Wilbert Awdry was educated at Marlborough House School[18].
- A notable work attributed to Wilbert Awdry is Thomas the Tank Engine[19].
- Wilbert Awdry received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].
- Wilbert Awdry's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].
- Wilbert Awdry is recorded as male[22].
- Wilbert Awdry's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Wilbert Awdry's Commons category is recorded as Wilbert Awdry[24].
- Wilbert Awdry's family name is recorded as Awdry[25].
- Wilbert Awdry's given name is recorded as Wilbert[26].
- Wilbert Awdry's given name is recorded as Vere[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Romsey[2], Wilbert Awdry… he was born on June 15, 1911[3].
Education
Educated at St Peter's College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1929[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Dauntsey's School[17], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1980[34]; and Marlborough House School[18], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1874[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], Anglican vicar[8], children's writer[9], Anglican priest[10], and parson[15].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Wilbert Awdry is Thomas the Tank Engine[19].
Recognition
Wilbert Awdry received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].
Personal Life
A child of Wilbert Awdry was Christopher Awdry[13]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].
Death and Burial
Wilbert Awdry died on March 21, 1997[5]. He passed away in Stroud[4]. He is buried at Gloucestershire[12].
Why It Matters
Wilbert Awdry ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,469 views/month, #6,443 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
Works attributed to him include The Railway Series[40], a children's book series[41], in United Kingdom[42].
FAQs
Where was Wilbert Awdry born?
Wilbert Awdry's place of birth was Romsey[2].
Where did Wilbert Awdry die?
Wilbert Awdry passed away in Stroud[4].
What did Wilbert Awdry do for work?
Wilbert Awdry worked as theologian[6], writer[7], Anglican vicar[8], children's writer[9], and Anglican priest[10].
Where did Wilbert Awdry go to school?
Wilbert Awdry was educated at St Peter's College[16], Dauntsey's School[17], and Marlborough House School[18].
What awards did Wilbert Awdry receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].