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 (28,382 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].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1911-09-19[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1993-06-19[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: f1f6d593-dae1-4caf-9918-911aefccaa4c[32]
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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[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1509[35], headquartered in Oxford[36]; University of Oxford[20], a collegiate university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1096[39], headquartered in Oxford[40]; and Marlborough Royal Free Grammar School[21], a school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1550[43]. William Golding earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[44].
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[45], founded in 1954[46] and To the Ends of the Earth[23], a literary trilogy[47].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[24], a literary award[48], in Sweden[49], founded in 1901[50]; James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], a literary award[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1919[53]; Booker Prize[26], a literary award[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1969[56], headquartered in London[57]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[58], in United Kingdom[59]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[60], a fellowship award[61], in United Kingdom[62]; and Knight Bachelor[63], a title of honor[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1300[66].
Personal Life
William Golding was married to 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[67]. He is buried 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 (28,382 views/month, #4,656 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Works attributed to him include Lord of the Flies[70], a literary work[71], founded in 1954[72]; The Inheritors[73], a written work[74]; The Spire[75], a literary work[76]; Pincher Martin[77], a literary work[78]; and Darkness Visible[79], a written work[80].
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].