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Birth
William Golding was born in Newquay, England on September 19, 1911. -
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Childhood
As a child, Golding would be described as a brat and he found peace in bullying and hurting people. He was raised in his grandparents' house. -
Teaching
After graduating college, Golding became a teacher in English and Philosophy. -
Education
After primary school, Golding went to Brasenose College in Oxford, to study at the Marlborough Grammar School. He graduated in 1935. -
Family
Golding met his wife, Ann Brookfield, in 1939. Ann was a chemist while Golding was a teacher. Even though they were both engaged at the time they met, they fell in love at first sight. About 5 months later, they got married and had a son named David. -
World War II
In 1940, Golding decided to join the Royal Navy. During World War II, he fought battleships at the sinking of the Bismarck and also fended off submarines and planes. He was even in command of a rocked-launching craft. -
Book
Golding published one of his most popular books "Lord of the Flies," on September 17th, 1954. This was his first published book. -
Nobel Prize
In 1983, Golding won a Nobel Prize for Literature. He won for his novels which made the literature world different. -
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
In 1988, after winning the Nobel Prize, Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. -
Death
Golding died on June 19th, 1993 of congestive heart failure.