William Golding

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  • Brith

    Brith

    William Golding was born in England.
  • Attended his first College

    Attended his first College

    He attended Brasenose
  • Stated teaching

    Stated teaching

    He taught English and philosophy.
  • Joined the Royal Navy

    Joined the Royal Navy

    Fought in World War II
  • Back to teaching

    Back to teaching

    Survived World War II and went back to teaching.
  • Published "Lord of the Flies"

    Published "Lord of the Flies"

    Got his first book published after being rejected many times.
  • Film adaptation made

    Film adaptation made

    "Lord of the Flies" film adaptation is made by a film producer.
  • Nobel Prize

    Nobel Prize

    Won the Nobel Prize at the age of 73.
  • Knighted by Queen

    Knighted by Queen

    Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
  • Death

    Death

    William Golding passed away because of congestive heart failure at the age of 81.