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George Orwell's Life in Weeks

One of the most influential writers of the 20th century, renowned for his sharp criticism of totalitarianism. His novels and essays champion clarity, truth, and democratic socialism.

1903–1950 English Author & Journalist 2,430 weeks (46 years)

George Orwell's 2,430 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

2,430
Total Weeks
17,010
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
46
Years

Key Milestones

Age 19 · Week ~988

Joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma

Age 30 · Week ~1,560

Published his first book, Down and Out in Paris and London

Age 33 · Week ~1,716

Fought in the Spanish Civil War and was shot through the throat

Age 42 · Week ~2,184

Published Animal Farm

Age 45 · Week ~2,340

Published Nineteen Eighty-Four

Legacy

Wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm, two of the most important political novels ever written. Terms he coined like 'Big Brother,' 'doublethink,' and 'Orwellian' have entered the English language.

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