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His birth took place in Cornwall, England.
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Attended Brasnose College at Oxford for two years studying science following what his father wanted for him. In his third year he switched to studying literature following his inner passions.
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Began teaching English and Philosophy in Salisbury at Bishop Wordsworth's School. (Timespan is exempted of the five years he spent in the Navy)
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Spent six years in the Navy where his active service included involvement in the sinking of the legendary German battleship Bismarck in 1940 and participating in the Normandy invasion.
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He was promoted to lieutenant in command of a rocket ship.
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"Lord of the Flies" was Golding's first published book, after having been rejected by 21 publishers. This granted him membership with the Royal Society of Literature and has been noted as his most admirable work.
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Awarded for his extensive contribution to literature, Golding held the title of highest ranking of the Order of the British Empire.
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His novel "Rites of Passage" won the Booker Prize in 1980, which is appointed annually to the book deemed as the best novel.
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Through the quality and innate power enveloping his books, Golding was awarded the highest level of recognition in literature.
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Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II as a result of his contributions to literature.
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His death took place in Cornwall, England. He died an impactful author in the literary world.