William Golding
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William Golding
Summary
William Golding is a human[1]. Born in Newquay[2], he… he was born on September 19, 1911[3]. He died in Perranarworthal[4]. He died on June 19, 1993[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (933 views/month, #4,656 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Golding was born in Newquay[2].
- William Golding died in Perranarworthal[4].
- William Golding was born on September 19, 1911[3].
- William Golding died on June 19, 1993[5].
- Burial took place at Church of Holy Trinity, Bowerchalke[12].
- Among William Golding's spouses was Ann Brookfield[13].
- A child of William Golding was Q133593083[14].
- William Golding held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- English was William Golding's native language[16].
- William Golding is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[17].
- William Golding's professions included writer[6].
- William Golding's professions included poet[7].
- William Golding worked as a novelist[8].
- William Golding worked as a screenwriter[9].
- William Golding's professions included science fiction writer[10].
- William Golding's field of work was novel[18].
- William Golding was educated at Brasenose College[19].
- William Golding's education included a stint at University of Oxford[20].
- William Golding was educated at Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School[21].
- A notable work attributed to William Golding is Lord of the Flies[22].
- A notable work attributed to William Golding is To the Ends of the Earth[23].
- William Golding received the Nobel Prize in Literature[24].
- William Golding received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25].
- William Golding received the Booker Prize[26].
- William Golding received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].
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Origins and Family
William Golding was born in Newquay[2]. He was born on September 19, 1911[3]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[17]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Brasenose College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Oxford[20], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School[21], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1550[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10]. William Golding's field of work was novel[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Lord of the Flies[22], a literary work[39], founded in 1954[40] and To the Ends of the Earth[23], a literary trilogy[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[24], a literary award[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1901[44]; James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], a literary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1919[47]; Booker Prize[26], a literary award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1969[50], headquartered in London[51]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[54], a fellowship award[55], in United Kingdom[56]; and Knight Bachelor[57], a title of honor[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1300[60].
Personal Life
Among William Golding's spouses was Ann Brookfield[13]. A child of him was Q133593083[14].
Death and Burial
William Golding died on June 19, 1993[5]. He passed away in Perranarworthal[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[61]. Burial took place at Church of Holy Trinity, Bowerchalke[12].
Why It Matters
William Golding ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (933 views/month, #4,656 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Works attributed to him include Lord of the Flies[64], a literary work[65], founded in 1954[66]; The Inheritors[67], a written work[68]; Pincher Martin[69], a literary work[70]; The Spire[71], a literary work[72]; and Darkness Visible[73], a written work[74].
FAQs
Where was William Golding born?
William Golding was born in Newquay[2].
Where did William Golding die?
William Golding passed away in Perranarworthal[4].
Who was William Golding married to?
William Golding's spouses include Ann Brookfield[13].
What did William Golding do for work?
William Golding worked as writer[6], poet[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and science fiction writer[10].
Where did William Golding go to school?
William Golding was educated at Brasenose College[19], University of Oxford[20], and Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School[21].
What awards did William Golding receive?
Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[24], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], Booker Prize[26], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].