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Birth
Born in Newquay, Cornwall, England -
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William Golding's life
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Graduation
William graduated at Brasenose College, Oxford -
Married
He married Ann Brookfield and they had 2 children (David and Judith). -
Joined Royal Navy
William joined the Royal Navy to serve in ww2 -
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Taught at Bishop Wordsworth's
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Published "Lord of the Flies"
William published his first novel "Lord of the Flies" because he wanted to be a successful writer -
Won Nobel prize
He won the Nobel prize because his novels illuminate the human conditions of the world today -
Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
William was knighted as a result of his contributions to literature -
Death
Died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England