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