George Orwell
06/25/1903 , (121 years old) in Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India
Known for department
Writing
Biography
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.