When was George Orwell born and when did they die?

George Orwell was born in 1903 and died in 1950, living to about 47 years old.

Who was alive at the same time as George Orwell?

George Orwell's closest contemporary was Winston Churchill, with whom they shared 47 years of overlapping lifetimes. Explore more contemporaries on Timeliner.

George Orwell

Q: What was George Orwell known for?

George Orwell was known for: 1984, Animal Farm. Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.

1903 – 1950

Literature

Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.