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William Golding is born in Cornwall, England
He was born to Alexander-a schoolmaster- and Mildred-a suffragette. -
Golding Becomes Teacher
He takes a position at Bishop Wordworth's School in Salisbury. There he teaches English and Philosophy. -
Joins Navy
He abandoned his job as a teacher to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
Lord of the Flies Published
After 21 rejections, Golding finally gets his book "Lord of the Flies"published. It is considered a classic today. -
Wins Nobel Prize
Golding won the Nobel Prize for literature. He was 73 at the time. -
Golding Dies
William Golding dies of a heart attack in Cornwall, England.