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William Golding was born in Cornwall, England. -
William Golding got a very early education because his father was a schoolmaster. He attempted to write his first novel at 12 years old. Although he was unsuccessful. He bullied his peers because of this.
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William Golding attended Brasenose College at Oxford. He studied natural sciences at first but switched to English literature. -
William Golding graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts degree. -
William Golding started teaching at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.
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William Golding married Ann Brookfield. -
He had a son named David Golding and a daughter named Judith Golding.
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He joined the Navy and served throughout the war, including on destroyers in the North Atlantic and the Pacific. After he decided to work more on his teaching and writing.
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He wrote this book based on his teaching experience and naval service. This started his writing career.
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He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.