Wilbert Vere Awdry (* 15. Juni 1911; † 21. März 1997), auch bekannt als Reverend W. Awdry, war ein Pfarrer, Eisenbahn-Fan und Autor von Kinderbüchern. Zu seinen bekanntesten Werken gehört Thomas, die kleine Lokomotive.
| Personendaten | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Awdry, Wilbert Vere |
| KURZBESCHREIBUNG | englischer Pfarrer, Eisenbahn-Fan und Autor von Kinderbüchern |
| GEBURTSDATUM | 15. Juni 1911 |
| STERBEDATUM | 21. März 1997 |
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