William Golding's life

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  • Birth

    Born in Newquay, Cornwall, England
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    William Golding's life

  • Graduation

    William graduated at Brasenose College, Oxford

  • Married

    He married Ann Brookfield and they had 2 children (David and Judith).

  • Joined Royal Navy

    William joined the Royal Navy to serve in ww2
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    Taught at Bishop Wordsworth's

  • Published "Lord of the Flies"

    William published his first novel "Lord of the Flies" because he wanted to be a successful writer

  • Won Nobel prize

    He won the Nobel prize because his novels illuminate the human conditions of the world today

  • Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

    William was knighted as a result of his contributions to literature

  • Death

    Died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England