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Birth
When he was born. -
published first book
This was when he published his first book, which was a book and series of poems. This series got very overlooked at the time. -
Becoming a Teacher
After going to college for being a teacher, he began to work at Bishop Wordsworth's school in Salisbury. He taught English and Philosophy. -
The Royal Navy & WW2
Golding temporarily abandoned his teaching career to serve in the Royal Navy. He fought in the battle of World War 2. -
End of the War
He had a lifelong love for the sea and sailing after the war. But when he came back home, he went back to his normal routine and taught once again. -
Publishing his book
AFter many rejections, 21 to be exact, Golding was finally able to publish his Novel "Lord of the flies" -
Retirement
Ftaer many many years of teaching, he eventually retired. -
Nobel prize
William Golding was awarded Nobel Prize for literature. -
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
william Golding was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II. -
Lord of the Flies: MOVIE
Lord of the Flies was produced into a film. -
The Passing Away.
Sadly, on June 19, 1993 William Golding's life was taken by a heart attack. His life was filled with many great accomplishments, those that continue to be recognized today.
