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Birth
He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He lived with his mother Mildred and father Alex. -
Attending College
He attended Brasenose College at Oxford University. He studied english literature. -
Writting his first book
He wrote his first book of poetry called " Poems". It was overlooked by many. -
First Position
Golding took his first position teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth school in Salisbury. -
The Navy
He liked teaching alot but he chose to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War ll. He spend the next 6 years fighting. -
Back to Teaching
After the years of fighting the war ended in 1945 he finally went back to teaching. -
" The Lord of the Flies"
He finally had his book published after 21 tries. -
Retierment
He finally retired from teaching. -
Big Acomplishments
After two decades he was awarded with a Nobel Prize in Literature -
Knighted
He was knighted by England Queens Elizabeth ll. -
Movie
A film version of his novel was created. -
Death
He died from suffering a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwell.