George Orwell
Known For: Writing
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: June 25, 1903
Day of Death: January 21, 1950 (47 years old)
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.