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Born
He was born in Cornwall, England. His father was named Alec and his mother was named Mildred. -
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Education
He began studying science, but then switched to literature. He graduated in 1935 (no specific date). -
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After College
After he graduated he began to work many jobs. He began working as a writer, a producer, and an actor in a small theater. -
Love Life
William met Anne Brookfield and he would soon marry her. Together they had two children. -
William writes his first novel
"Lord of the Flies" was his first book. This sparked his journey on creating many novels and even plays. No specific date specified for publication. -
Writing
After he joined the Royal Navy during World War ii he kept teaching. After 1961 he began devoting himself to writing more novels and some essays. -
Prizes
IN 1980 he won he booker prize. He won for his novel "Rites of Passage". -
Death
William Golding died of Congestive heart failure. He died at the age of 83.