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William Golding's Parents
Alec Golding (Father of WIlliam) was a teacher who was an advocate of rationalism. Mildred Golding (Mother of William) was a supporter of the British Sufferage. -
Birth
William Gerald Golding was born on the September 19th of 1911. Born in Cornwall, England, son of Mildred Golding and Alec Golding. -
Fails to write first Novel
When William was 12 years old, he attempted to write a novel but failed. Although angry, tried again further throughout his life. -
Becoming a Teacher
On January 1st of 1935, William became a teacher for the first time of his life. Then later leaves for the Royal Army. -
Graduates from College
On may first of 1935, William graduated from Oxford Univirsity. -
Lord Of The Flys
In February of 1954, William Goldmans fist novel "Lord Of The Flys' was officially published. -
William Earns Nobel Prize in Literature
On December 7th, 1983, William Goldman is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for being an "Outstanding Novilist". -
Death of William Golding
At the age of 81, William dies from a heart attack at his home in Perranarworthal, England.
