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Birth
William Golding was born in in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was raised in a 14th-century house next door to a graveyard. -
Brasenose College ( Oxford)
He started his career in college. Even though he started in the science field, after two years he switched to the literature program. -
Graduation
He graduate college with a Bachelor's of Art in English. And a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. -
Started Teaching
After his graduation Golding worked in settlement houses and the theater for a time. Eventually, he started teaching at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury as an English and philosophy teacher. -
Marriage
William got married with Ann Brookfield. Eventually, they had two children; David and Judith. -
Royal Navy
After 5 years teaching, he decided to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War 2. He spent most of that time in a boat and he fought battleships. -
Lord of the Flies
Golding finally published his first and most acclaimed novel "Lord of Flies". This novel set Golding's future for greatness. -
Nobel Prize
At the age of 73, Golding was awarded Nobel Prize for Literature. This was a great accomplish in his life. -
Knighted
In 1988, William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. He was 78 years old when this event took place. -
Death
William died in June 19, 1993. The cause of the death was heart attack, he died at the age of 81.