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Birth
William Gerald Golding was born in Cornwall, England, in 1911. He was born to Mildred and Alec Golding. -
Early Education
William started his education at an early age. He went to primary school at Marlborough Grammar School where his father was a schoolmaster. -
Practicing Literature
William wrote a novel at age 12. Unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. -
Сollege
William attended college at Brasenose which is located in Oxford. He spent his first two years of college studying science, then grew interested in literature. -
Teaching
William became a teacher at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. He taught English and Philosophy in the school. -
Marriage
William got married to Ann Golding. They said and kept their vows at their own home. -
Leaving Teaching
William Golding temporarily left teaching for a few years Instead of teaching, he wanted to join the Royal Navy to help fight in World War 2 -
Back to the Books and Teaching
After World War 2, William went right back to writing books. As well as teaching. -
Lord of the Flies
After twenty-one rejections William published his second book. The book was called Lord of the Flies which was the most acclaimed novel at the time. -
Retirement
After all those years of teaching, William retired from teaching. He remained in the teaching position until 1961 when he left Bishop Wordsworth's School to write full time. -
Nobel Prize
At the age of 73 William Golding's accomplishments made him receive a huge award. The award was the Nobel Prize for Literature. -
Death
William Golding passed away. He died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
