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William Goldings Birth
William Golding was born, on September 19, 1911, in Newquay, Cornwall, England. -
Williams First Novel
William received his early education at the school his father ran, Marlborough Grammar School. When William was just 12 years old, he attempted to write a novel. -
William Goldings Marriage
On September 30th, 1939, William Golding married Molly Evans. -
War
In 1940, William abandoned the profession of writing to join the Royal Navy and fight in WW2. -
2nd Try
After WW2 ended in 1945, William returned to teaching and writing. -
The Creation of Lord of The Flies
In the year 1954, after 21 total rejections, william published his first and most popular book, "Lord of The Flies" -
Lord of The Flies Movie Is Made
In 1963, Lewis M. Allen, and Peter Allen produced the Lord of The Flies official movie. -
Williams Nobel Prize
In 1983, William Golding received his Nobel Prize. -
Being Knighted
In 1988 William was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. -
William Goldings Death
On the tragic date of, June 19, 1993, William sadly passed away at the age of 81, and died at, Perranarworthal, United Kingdom.