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Born
Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England -
Begins writing
When William was just 12 years old, he attempted, unsuccessfully, to write a novel -
Writing
Before he graduated he published his first work, a book of poems -
Teaching
He started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. -
Schooling
Graduated from Brasenose College at Oxford University -
Marriage
Golding married his wife, Ann Brookfield -
Navy
He temporarily left teaching to join the Royal Navy. -
Children
Had his first child, David -
Starts writing, again
He published his first novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Movie
A film adaptation of his novel Lord of the Flies was made -
Awards
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature -
Death
He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.