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He was born in 1911. He was born in Cornwal, England. His mother was a women's activist
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William was born on September 19, 1911. He was born in Cornwal, England. His mom was a women's activist
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He attended Brasenose college. He studied science, which was against his fathers wishes.
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William attended Brasenose college. He studied science. It was against his dads wishes.
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He started teaching in 1935. He taught in Salisbury. He taught English.
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He joined the royal navy in 1940. He fought in WW2. He spent 6 years fighting.
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William went back to teaching, after he got done fighting. Teaching is his calling.
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In 1954 his book was published. "Lord of the flies" was the name. It was rejected 21 times.
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A film was made out of "Lord of the Flies". Film producer was Peter Brook.
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William won a Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. He was 73 years old.
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He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth. It was in the summer. He was 78
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He died in 1993. He died in Parranarworthal, Cornwal, England. He died of heart failure.
