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Born
On September 19, 1911, William Golding was born. -
Childhood
Golding attended Oxford where he began as a science major but later changed his major to English literature. -
Teaching in Salisbury
William Golding started teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. He was very passionate about his job. -
Joined the royal navy
After five years of teaching, Golding joined the Royal Navy to fight in World War II. He spent six years fighting. -
Went back to teaching
After he served throughout the world war II, he went back to teaching. -
Lord of the flies
In 1954 William published lord of the flies. -
Film adaptation
A film adaptation of his book ¨lord of the flies" was made. -
Won the noble prize for literature
Golding won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. -
Knighted by queen elizabeth
In the summer of 1988, William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. -
Death
William Golding died from heart failure on June 19, 1993