Life of William Golding

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  • William Golding was born

    William Golding was born
    William Golding was born in Newquay, United Kingdom.

  • First book published

    First book published
    William published his first book called "Poems"

  • Graduated

    Graduated
    WIlliam graduated from Oxford university.

  • Became a teacher

    Became a teacher
    William became an English teacher at Bishops Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.

  • Got married

    Got married
    William Married Ann Brookfield.

  • Joined the Navy

    Joined the Navy
    He joined the Royal Navy to serve in World War II.

  • Publishes first official novel

    Publishes first official novel
    Publishes his first official novel, Lord of the Flies.

  • Won a prize

    Won a prize
    William won the 1980 Booker Prize.

  • Won his second prize

    Won his second prize
    William won the 1983 Nobel Prize in Literature.

  • Death

    Death
    William died from a heart attack.