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Birth
He was born in saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England -
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The Life of William Golding
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Started Teaching
He started teaching English and Philosophy in Salisbury. -
Marriage
He married Ann Brookfield. -
The Royal Navy
He temporarily left teaching to join the Royal Navy. -
Return to Teaching
After World War 2 ended, he resumed teaching and writing. -
His First Novel
His first Novel, "Lord of the Flies", is published. -
The First Film
A year after Golding retired from teaching, a film adaptation was made for "The Lord of the Flies" by Peter Brook. -
Nobel Prize
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. -
Another Film
A new film for "Lord of the Flies" was released, bringing more attention to the novel. -
Death
He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.
