Wilbert Awdry
- January 10, 2024
- Novelist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Wilbert Awdry |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 15, 1911(1911-06-15) |
| Age | 113 |
| Date Of Death | 1997-03-21 |
| Birthplace | Ampfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Wilbert Awdry Biography
| Name | Wilbert Awdry |
| Birthday | Jun 15 |
| Birth Year | 1911 |
| Place Of Birth | Ampfield |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Parents | Lucy Awdry, Vere Awdry |
| Spouse | Margaret Awdry |
| Children(s) | Christopher Awdry, Hilary Fortnam, Veronica Chambers |
Wilbert Awdry is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on June 15, 1911 in Ampfield, England, United Kingdom. English railway enthusiast from England who invented the well-known Thomas the Tank Engine character. He also wrote Belinda the Beetle and the Railway Series.
His characters were featured in the children’s TV show, Thomas and the Magic Railroad which was hosted by Alec Baldwin.
He was engaged with Margaret Awdry from 1938 until 1989.
Wilbert Awdry Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Novelist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Wilbert Awdry is one of the richest Novelist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wilbert Awdry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After completing his studies in Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, He was ordained as an Anglican priest.
He was awarded the Order of the British Empire award in the year 1996.
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Who is Wilbert Awdry Dating?
According to our records, Wilbert Awdry married to Margaret Awdry. As of December 1, 2023, Wilbert Awdry’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Wilbert Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Wilbert Awdry celebrates birthday on June 15 of every year.
Where was Wilbert Awdry buried?
He died peacefully in his sleep in Stroud, Gloucestershire, on 21 March 1997, at the age of 85. His ashes are interred at Gloucester Crematorium.
Is Wilbert Awdry still alive?
March 21, 1997
How old is Christopher Awdry?
81 years (July 2, 1940)
When was Wilbert Awdry born?
June 15, 1911
Who invented Thomas the train?
The Thomas the Tank Engine universe was the brainchild of an Anglican minister, the Reverend Wilbert Awdry , who in 1942 began spinning stories about trains to amuse his son Christopher, who had come down with the measles. The first volume in Awdry’s “The Railway Series” was published in 1945.