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Birth
Born in Cornwall, England.
His mother, a strong supporter of women's suffragette, and his father, a rationalist, set the stage for Golding's future ideas.
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Enrollment in Brasenose College, Oxford
Studied Natural Sciences for two years (in defiance of his father) before switching to his true interest, Literature. -
Graduation from Oxford
Golding graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education. -
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Small Jobs
During this time, Golding worked as an actor, writer, and producer for a relatively unknown theater in the unfashionable end of London, while paying for the necessities of life through social work.
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Began teaching at Bishop Wordsworth's School
Golding began teaching English and philosophy in the town of Salisbury at the Bishop Wordsworth's School. -
Marriage
The same year he began his teaching career, Golding married Ann Brookfield, with whom he had two children. (CliffNotes) -
Birth of David
Golding's first child, David Golding, was born.
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Navy service during World War 2
This timespan was particularly important as it revealed to Golding the savagery of humanity. This heavily inspired many of his later works, most notably Lord of the Flies.
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Birth of Judith
Golding's second child, Judith Golding, was born this year.
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Publishing of "Lord of the Flies"
First novel of Golding's to have been published, after having been rejected by 21 publishers.
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Other Works
During this time, Goldings published a variety of other, less popular works, including "The Inheritors", "Pincher Martin", "Free Fall", "La Vita Nuova", "The Spire", "The Pyramid", "The Scorpion God: Three Short Novels", the comedy play "The Brass Butterfly", "Darkness Visible", "Paper Men", and "The Sea Trilogy".
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Knighting
Knighted by the monarchy for his services in literature.
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Death
Died of heart failure in a small village near Cornwall.
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