George Orwell
British writer and journalist (1903–1950)
George Orwell was born on June 25, 1903 in Motihari and died on January 21, 1950 in London, aged 46. Recorded occupations: writer. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Fields of work: performing arts. Notable works include “The Road to Wigan Pier”, “Homage to Catalonia”, “Animal Farm”, “Nineteen Eighty-Four”, “Burmese Days” and “Coming Up for Air”. Educated at Eton College, Wellington College and St Cyprian's School. Honours include Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Hugo Award for Best Novella and Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella. Member of Workers' Party of Marxist Unification.
- Born
- June 25, 1903 · Motihari
- Died
- January 21, 1950 · London
- Age at death
- 46
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupations
- writer
- Notable works
- The Road to Wigan Pier, Homage to Catalonia, Animal Farm, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Burmese Days, Coming Up for Air
- Education
- Eton College, Wellington College, St Cyprian's School
- Honours
- Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Hugo Award for Best Novella, Retro Hugo Award for Best Novella
- Wikipedia editions
- 152 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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