Life of William Golding

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  • William Golding was born

    William Golding was born

    William Golding was born in Newquay, United Kingdom.
  • First book published

    First book published

    William published his first book called "Poems"
  • Graduated

    Graduated

    WIlliam graduated from Oxford university.
  • Became a teacher

    Became a teacher

    William became an English teacher at Bishops Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.
  • Got married

    Got married

    William Married Ann Brookfield.
  • Joined the Navy

    Joined the Navy

    He joined the Royal Navy to serve in World War II.
  • Publishes first official novel

    Publishes first official novel

    Publishes his first official novel, Lord of the Flies.
  • Won a prize

    Won a prize

    William won the 1980 Booker Prize.
  • Won his second prize

    Won his second prize

    William won the 1983 Nobel Prize in Literature.
  • Death

    Death

    William died from a heart attack.