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Date of birth
He was born in Cornwall England on September 19. He was raised in a 14th-century home next door to a graveyard. -
Began attending Brasenose college at Oxford
William started out studying science. He only studied science for 2 years before switching to the literature program. -
Published poems
This was essentially his first work. unfortunately, it was overlooked by critics. -
started teaching english and philosophy
Taught at Bishop Wordsworth school in Salisbury. Teaching these younger men will inspire the "Lord Of The Flies". -
graduated from Oxford
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Diploma in Education. he then moved on to be a writer, actor, and producer with a small theatre. -
married
He married Ann Brookfield at their house near Falmouth Cornwall. After his marriage he continued his writing. -
joined the royal navy (temporarily left teaching)
he temporarily left teaching for the Navy. he fought in World War 11. -
Published first novel (Lord Of The Flies)
He first had been rejected 21 times. Lord Of The Flies is his most acclaimed novel. -
Awarded the nobel prize for literature
William was 73 at the time. 2 decades before his award he retired from teaching. -
Date of Death
William died of a heart attack. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.