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Birth
Born on September 11, 1911, in Newquay, United Kingdom. -
College Graduation
He graduated from Brasnose College in Oxford and studied English Literature. -
Teaching
He got his teaching job at Bishop Wordsworth's School. He taught Philosophy and English. -
Marriage
He got married to Anne Brookfield, whom he met in 1938. -
First Child
He and his wife Anne had their first child, a boy, and named him David William Golding. -
Teaching Break
He took a break from teaching to join the Royal Navy to fight in World War 2. -
Second Child
He and his wife had their second child, a daughter, and named her Judy Golding. -
Book Publishing
He published his most famous book called Lord of the Flies, It became the most acclaimed novel at the time. -
Award
He was awarded a Nobel Prize medal and diploma. -
Death
He passed away from congestive failure. He was buried at the parish churchyard of Bowerchalke.