Williamgolding

The Life of William Golding

By Csobecki

  • Birth

    Birth
    William Golding was born in Newquay, Cornwall, UK. He was the youngest child, and had one older brother, Joseph.

  • Education

    Education
    Golding graduated from Brasenose College in Oxford. He received a B.A. in English literature.

  • Military Service

    Military Service
    Golding joined the Royal Navy during World War II. He served on a destroyer that hunted German battleships and also played a role in D-Day.

  • Lord of the Flies

    Lord of the Flies
    Golding wrote and published Lord of the Flies in 1954. It was his first and most popular novel.

  • Knighthood

    Knighthood
    William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to literature. After he was knighted his title became Sir William Gerald Golding, CBE.

  • Death

    Death
    Golding died of heart failure in 1993. He was 81 years old.