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William was Born
In Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England -
Attended Brasenose College
He spent 2 years studying science, in deference to his father's beliefs. His third year, he switched to the literature program, following his true interests. -
William published his first work
It was a book of poetry aptly entitles Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
William Became A Teacher
William took a position teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School In Salisbury. -
William got married
William got married with Ann Brookfield and had two children, David and Judith. -
William Joined the Navy
William temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II -
World War II Ended
When world War II ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
William Published Lord Of The Flies
After 21 rejections, Golding published his first novel Lord of The Flies. -
William was Awarded with a Nobel Prize
William was awarded with a Nobel prize for Literature -
William was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
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William Died
William Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall