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He was born in saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England
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He started teaching English and Philosophy in Salisbury.
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He married Ann Brookfield.
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He temporarily left teaching to join the Royal Navy.
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After World War 2 ended, he resumed teaching and writing.
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His first Novel, "Lord of the Flies", is published.
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A year after Golding retired from teaching, a film adaptation was made for "The Lord of the Flies" by Peter Brook.
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He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
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A new film for "Lord of the Flies" was released, bringing more attention to the novel.
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He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.
