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Born
At Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. Living with his mother Mildred and father Alex. In their 14th century house next to a graveyard. -
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Childhood
Lived in a 14th century house next to a graveyard with his mother Mildred and his father Alex. Mildred was a fought women's rights and Alex was a schoolmaster. -
Attemped to write his first novel
When he was 12 years old he attempted to write his first novel. His attempt was unseuccessful. And he turned to bullying kids -
Published his first work titled Poems
His first poetry book titled Poems. The book was overlooked by critics. -
Starting Teaching English Philosophy
Starting teaching at Bishop Wordworth's School. It was located in Salisbury. His exprience teaching later gave him inspiration for Lord of The Flies -
Got Married
He got married to Anna Brookfield. They were married for 54 years. They got married when he was 18. -
Fought in World War ll for the Royal Navy
He left teaching to fight in the Royal Navy. He spent six years on a boat. He developed a lifetime love for sailing and the sea. -
Came back to teaching
After World War ll ended he went back to teaching. -
First book Lord of The Flies
After 21 regections his first book was finally published. Inspired by his teaching of crazy young boys. -
Retired from teaching
After eight years of teaching from being back at the war he retired from teaching. -
Nolbe Prize in Liturature
Two decades after retiring he recieved the Noble Prize in Liturature. He was at the age 73. -
Knighted By Queen Elizabeth ll
In the summer of 1988 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth ll. It took place at Bckingham Palace -
Lord Of The Flies Movie
Lord of The Files turned into a movie. This brought lots of attention to the book. -
Death
He died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
He lived on with his wife Ann and his two children
david and Judith. After his passing his completed manuscript for The Double Tounge was published.
