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The birth of William Golding
William Golding was born in Newquay in Cornwall England
his parents are Alec Golding and Mildred Golding -
Early adult life
William Golding went to Brasenose College where he studied science after a while he switched to a literature-based course where he began writing -
Early career
William Golding joined the Royal Navy to serve during World War II -
Teaching career
After the war, Golding switched to teaching as his profession after writing lord of the flies he retired form teching -
literature
After teaching and many attempts, Golding got his first popular book lord of the flies published
this book is still read in schools today -
Success
Lord of the Flies was made into a film adaptation -
Award
At the age of 73, William Golding received the Noble Peace Prize for literature -
Knighted by the queen
William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth The II
at the age of 78 -
Death
William Golding died where he was born in Cornwall England due to congestive heart failure