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William Golding Timeline

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  • William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

    William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.
    William Goulding was born on September 19th, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.
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    William Goulding

  • At 12 years old, he failed to write a novel, and started bullying because of his frustration

    At 12 years old, he failed to write a novel, and started bullying because of his frustration

  • Attended Oxford University studying Nautral Sciences

    Attended Oxford University studying Nautral Sciences

  • Transferred to English Literature

    Transferred to English Literature

  • Published his first book "Poems" with the help of his friend

    Published his first book "Poems" with the help of his friend

  • Married Ann Brookfield, an analytic chemist

    Married Ann Brookfield, an analytic chemist

  • Joined the Royal Navy and fought in World War 2

    Joined the Royal Navy and fought in World War 2

  • After the World War 2 ended, William Golding went back to teaching and writing

    After the World War 2 ended, William Golding went back to teaching and writing

  • After 21 rejections, William Golding published "Lord of the Flies"

    After 21 rejections, William Golding published "Lord of the Flies"

  • William Golding received the Nobel Prize for Literature

    William Golding received the Nobel Prize for Literature

  • Moved to Tullimaar House at Perranarworthal with his wife

    Moved to Tullimaar House at Perranarworthal with his wife

  • Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace

    Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace

  • William Golding died of an heart attack in Cornwall England

    William Golding died of an heart attack in Cornwall England