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born
Golding was born in Cornwall England in 1911. He lived with his mom, dad, and brother Joseph. -
Graduated from Oxford
William Golding attended Brasenose college in Oxford. Golding´s father had been a professor here already. On Williams 3rd year, he switched his major to the literature program. -
worked for a small theater
When Golding was young, He worked in a theater in a small, run down part of town. He worked as an actor, writer, and producer. -
Got married to Ann Brookfield
in 1939 William Golding got married to Ann Brookfield in Cornwall. Together they had 2 children. -
Began serving in the Navy
Golding served six years in the British armed forces before retiring. His family claims he chose the Navy for his love of the sea. -
Retired from the Navy
Golding left the British armed forces after six years of service to pursue other aspirations such as his love for writing. -
published ¨Lord of the Flies¨
Golding took his book to 21 different publishers before getting approved by one. He was quite determined to find someone to publish it. -
Died
William Golding died in 1993 due to a heart attack. Golding was 81 years old when he passed.