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He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He lived with his mother Mildred and father Alex. -
He attended Brasenose College at Oxford University. He studied english literature. -
He wrote his first book of poetry called " Poems". It was overlooked by many. -
Golding took his first position teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth school in Salisbury. -
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. -
After the years of fighting the war ended in 1945 he finally went back to teaching. -
He finally had his book published after 21 tries. -
He finally retired from teaching. -
After two decades he was awarded with a Nobel Prize in Literature -
He was knighted by England Queens Elizabeth ll. -
A film version of his novel was created. -
He died from suffering a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwell.