George Orwell

Birthday: June 25th, 1903 Date of Death: January 21st, 1950 Place of Birth: Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India

Eric Arthur Blair (25 June, 1903 – 21 January, 1950), known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. His work is characterised by lucid prose, biting social criticism, opposition to totalitarianism, and outspoken support of democratic socialism.