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Birth
Born in 1911 in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His mother's name was Mildred and she was an active suffragette who fought for women’s right to vote. His father's name was Alex and he worked as a schoolmaster at Marlborough Grammar School. -
Starts Teaching
Taught English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. His experience teaching the unruly boys was his insperation for the boys in Lord of the Flies. -
Marriage
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Joins Royal Navy
During his time in the Navy, he fought in WWII. His time in the Navy showed Golding what man was capable of doing. This time in his life also served as insperation for Lord of the Flies. -
David Golding born
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Judith Golding born
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Published Lord of the Flies
Since its publication, the novel has been widely thought of as a classic, and it also found its home in many classrooms around the world. -
Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature
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Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
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Death
He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.
