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birth
William Golding was born September 19, 1911. He was born in Cornwall, England. -
Golding started teaching
in 1935 Golding started teaching english. the boys in his class were an inspiration for his book The Lord of the Flies. -
Golding joins the navy
In 1940 Golding joined the royal navy to fight in WW2. Golding ended up developing a love for the sea and sailing during his time in the navy. -
Lord of the flies written
William Golding wrote the Lord of the Flies. This is his first and most acclaimed novel. -
awarded Nobel prize for literature
in 1983 Golding was awarded the Nobel prize for literature. -
nobel prize
in 1983 Golding gets the Nobel prize for literature -
Golding gets knighted
In 1988 Golding gets knighted by Queen Elizabeth II -
death
Golding died on June 19, 1993. he died of a heart attack
