William Golding

British novelist, poet, playwright and Nobel Prize for Literature laureate (1911–1993)
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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 (5,735 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's professions included writer[6].
  • William Golding's professions included poet[7].
  • William Golding's professions included novelist[8].
  • William Golding worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • William Golding worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • William Golding's field of work was novel[17].
  • William Golding's education included a stint at Brasenose College[18].
  • William Golding was educated at University of Oxford[19].
  • William Golding's education included a stint at Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to William Golding is Lord of the Flies[21].
  • A notable work attributed to William Golding is To the Ends of the Earth[22].
  • William Golding received the Nobel Prize in Literature[23].
  • William Golding received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[24].
  • William Golding received the Booker Prize[25].
  • William Golding received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • William Golding received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[27].

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Origins and Family

William Golding was born in Newquay[2]. He was born on September 19, 1911[3]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Brasenose College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1509[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Oxford[19], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School[20], 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[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Lord of the Flies[21], a literary work[39], founded in 1954[40] and To the Ends of the Earth[22], a literary trilogy[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[23], a literary award[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1901[44]; James Tait Black Memorial Prize[24], a literary award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1919[47]; Booker Prize[25], a literary award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1969[50], headquartered in London[51]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[27], a fellowship award[54], in United Kingdom[55]; and Knight Bachelor[56], a title of honor[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1300[59].

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[60]. 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 (5,735 views/month, #4,656 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Works attributed to him include Lord of the Flies[63], a literary work[64], founded in 1954[65]; The Spire[66], a literary work[67]; Pincher Martin[68], a literary work[69]; The Inheritors[70], a written work[71]; and Darkness Visible[72], a written work[73].

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[18], University of Oxford[19], and Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School[20].

What awards did William Golding receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[23], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[24], Booker Prize[25], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].

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