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Williams birth
He was born on September 19th, 1911 in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall England. -
Starting teaching
William started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury in 1935. -
Joined royal navy
In 1940 he temporarily joined the royal army. -
Back to reading and writing
After the war was over in 1945 he went back to reading and writing. -
Published first novel.
He published his first novel, Lord of the Flies, in 1954 -
Retiring
William retired from teaching in 1962 -
A film of the book
In 1963 a movie was made out of the book that William wrote by Peter Brook. -
Won the nobel prize
In 1983 he was awarded the Nobel prize for literature. -
His last few years
He spent his last years relaxing with his wife in Falmouth, Cornwall, but still continued writing. -
Williams passing
On June 19, 1993 William died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.