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'''Herbert George Wells''' ([[1866]]–[[1946]]) was a British writer best known for his science fiction novels such as ''[[wikipedia:The War of the Worlds|The War of the Worlds]]'', ''[[wikipedia:The Invisible Man|The Invisible Man]]'', ''[[wikipedia:The Island of Doctor Moreau|The Island of Doctor Moreau]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:The Time Machine|The Time Machine]]'', which was the first story to really popularize time travel, and was a direct influence on Doctor Who. He was a prolific writer in the history of literature, and wrote works in nearly every genre, including short stories and nonfiction. He was an outspoken socialist, and most of his works contain some notable political or social commentary. | '''Herbert George Wells''' ([[1866]]–[[1946]]) was a British writer best known for his science fiction novels such as ''[[wikipedia:The War of the Worlds|The War of the Worlds]]'', ''[[wikipedia:The Invisible Man|The Invisible Man]]'', ''[[wikipedia:The Island of Doctor Moreau|The Island of Doctor Moreau]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:The Time Machine|The Time Machine]]'', which was the first story to really popularize time travel, and was a direct influence on Doctor Who. He was a prolific writer in the history of literature, and wrote works in nearly every genre, including short stories and nonfiction. He was an outspoken socialist, and most of his works contain some notable political or social commentary. | ||
During the events of ''[[Timelash (TV story)|Timelash]]'', Wells encountered [[ | During the events of ''[[Timelash (TV story)|Timelash]]'', Wells encountered the [[Sixth Doctor]] in [[1885]] [[Scotland]], and journeyed with him to the [[planet]] [[Karfel]], where he helped the Doctor defeat the despotic [[Borad]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:59, 2 July 2006
| INDIVIDUAL | |
| Herbert George Wells | |
| File:St--6y17hgwells.jpg | |
| Race | Human |
| Home Planet | Earth |
| Home Era | 19th Century, Victorian era, 1866–1946 |
| Appearances | "Timelash" |
| Actor | David Chandler |
Herbert George Wells (1866–1946) was a British writer best known for his science fiction novels such as The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, The Island of Doctor Moreau and The Time Machine, which was the first story to really popularize time travel, and was a direct influence on Doctor Who. He was a prolific writer in the history of literature, and wrote works in nearly every genre, including short stories and nonfiction. He was an outspoken socialist, and most of his works contain some notable political or social commentary.
During the events of Timelash, Wells encountered the Sixth Doctor in 1885 Scotland, and journeyed with him to the planet Karfel, where he helped the Doctor defeat the despotic Borad.
