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Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.
Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
Received early education at the Marlborough Grammar School.
Received his early education at the Marlborough Grammar School. -
When he was 12, he attempted to write his first novel
When he was 12, he attempted to write his first novel -
Attended Bracenose College at Oxford Univestiy
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Published first poem
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Taught English and philosophy at an all boys school
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Decided to abandon teaching and fight in WWII
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Went back to teaching because the war ended
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Published Lord of the Flies
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Retired from Teaching
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A flim adaption was made to Lord of the Flies
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Awarded Nobel Prize for Literature
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Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
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A new film version of the book was made
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William Golding died of a heart attack