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Date of Birth
William Golding was born in Cornwell, England. He was born into the belief of science rather than religion. -
College Education
William Golding attended Brasenose College at Oxford. He attended for 5 years. First studying science, then literature. He wrote his first book here. -
Marriage and Occupation
He married Ann Brookfield. He became a teacher of English and philosophy. -
Naval Activity
William Golding entered the Navy in 1940. He spent 5 years there. -
Lord of the Flies
William Golding published Lord of the Flies. His experience in the Navy affected what he wrote about in the book. -
Membership
The Royal Society of Literature gave Golding membership. His huge success with Lord of the Flies influenced their decision. -
Full-Time Author
He decided to become a full-time author. He quit teaching. -
Nobel Prize for Literature
Golding received the Nobel Prize for Literature. It was his greatest achievement. -
Knighting
He was named Commander of the British Empire in 1965. After that, he was knighted in 1988. -
Date of Death
He died on June 19, 1993. The cause of death was congestive heart failure.
