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(Wilbert Awdry 1911–97)
an English vicar (= Church of England priest) and writer of children’s books. He is best known for having created Thomas, the Tank Engine.
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Awdry — 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. Weblinks Rev. W. V. Awdry… … Deutsch Wikipedia
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Wilbert Vere Awdry — W. Awdry Wilbert Vere Awdry (* 15. Juni 1911; † 21. März 1997), auch bekannt als Reverend W. Awdry, war ein britischer Pfarrer, Eisenbahn Fan und Autor von Kinderbüchern. Zu seinen bekanntesten Werken gehört Thomas, die kleine Lokomotive.… … Deutsch Wikipedia
