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'''George Orwell''' ([[25 June]], [[1900s|1903]] – [[21 January]] [[1950s|1950]]) was a [[Muggle]] author who wrote ''[[Animal Farm]]'' and "1984". |
'''George Orwell''' ([[25 June]], [[1900s|1903]] – [[21 January]] [[1950s|1950]]) was a [[Muggle]] author who wrote ''[[Animal Farm]]'' and "1984". |
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| + | The name "George" comes from the Greek name Γεωργιος (Georgios) which was derived from the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work". |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| − | *''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' {{1st |
+ | *''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' {{1st Mention}} |
[[Category:Authors|Orwell, George]] |
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[[Category:British individuals|Orwell, George]] |
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[[Category:Males|Orwell, George]] |
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[[Category:Muggles|Orwell, George]] |
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Revision as of 16:26, 2 March 2011
George Orwell (25 June, 1903 – 21 January 1950) was a Muggle author who wrote Animal Farm and "1984".
Etymology
The name "George" comes from the Greek name Γεωργιος (Georgios) which was derived from the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work".
Appearances
- J.K. Rowling's Official Site (First mentioned)