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Birth
William Golding was born in Cornwall, England -
First novel
Golding attempted to write his first novel at the age of 12. This novel was unsuccessful. -
First successful book
Golding published his first book. It was a people book. -
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Graduated
He graduated college. Right away we started teaching English and philosophy. -
Royal Navy
William took a leave of absence and joined the Royal Navy. -
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In the Royal Navy
William fought in battleships and fended off submarines and planes. Hew as even placed in command of a rocket-launching craft -
The war ended
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His first novel
Golding published his first novel, Ford of the Flies -
Retired
William Golding retired from teaching and a film was made over Lord of the Flies -
Nobel prize
Golding was awarded the Nobel prize of literature -
Knighted
Golding was knighted by queen Elizabeth I I -
Died
William Golding died
