George Provis died in 1989, in USA.
George Provis's birth name is George Ernest Provis.
George Provis was born in 1908, in Berkshire, England, UK.
Abel Magwitch had been using the alias "Provis" since coming to England to hide his true identity.
Provis is a character in the novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. He is an escaped convict who helps Pip early in the story, and later reveals himself to be Pip's benefactor. Provis is later revealed to be Abel Magwitch, Pip's convict benefactor.
In "Great Expectations", Pip renames Abel Magwich, Uncle Provis. Upon learning, Uncle Provis' treacherous accomplice, Compeyson is looking nearby for him, he and Herbert vow to find a way to get him to safety before the police can find him.
W. A. Provis has written: 'An historical and descriptive account of the suspension bridge constructed over the Menai Strait, in North Wales'
Provis
Abel Magwitch, who goes by the alias Provis, made his fortune through criminal activities such as counterfeiting and theft. Despite his illegal means of acquiring wealth, he hoped to use it to create a better life for himself and help Pip achieve his goals.
Provis wear the dirty clothes and his his hairs were grey.he was an escaped prisoner.whom pip helped him in the Churh yard by giving food and by stealing things.
Pip resolved to call Magwitch βProvisβ as a way to maintain his anonymity and protect his identity while helping him evade capture by the authorities.
In addition to Magwitch and Provis, the third name that Magwitch took when he arrived at Chink's Basin was Campbell.
his convict Provis (aka Magwitch) is his benefactor