William Golding

Birth

Sep 19, 1911

William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Newquay, United Kingdom. His parents were Alec and Mildred Golding.

His Job

Jul 13, 1935

Although his dad had always wanted him to be a scientist. William became an English teacher and philosopher at Bishop Wordsworth's School.

Royal Navy

Mar 1, 1943

During WW2, he joined the Royal Navy. He served as a destroyer and was briefly involved in the pursuit and sinking of the German battleship Bismarck.

Lord of the Flies

Sep 17, 1956

He wrote the novel The Lord of The Flies which told the story of a group of young boys stranded on a deserted island after a plane wreck. This novel won The Nobel Prize in Literature.

Death

Jun 19, 1992

William and his wife moved into a house in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. He died of heart failure eight years later at the home.