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Birth date
William was born on september 19. He was born in Cornwall, England in his grandmothers house. -
He began studying science
Because his father wants him to do that. William don't want to study science. -
William switched to literature program
That is what he wants to do. William has always loved reading and writing. -
Published his first work
He published while he was studying his first work. It was a book of poetry entitled Poems. It was not a great succes. -
Graduaded!
He graduaded at Oxford. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education. -
Began teaching English and philosophy.
Golding began teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. Golding’s experience teaching young boys would later be as inspiration for his book Lord of the Flies. -
William married Ann Brookfield
He had two childeren with her, Judith and David. An was an analytic chemist. -
Left teaching to join the Royal Navy
He joined the Royal Navy during World War 2. He participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day. -
Went back to teaching and writing
William went back because the world war was over. Teaching and writing is what he wants to do so he goes back. -
He published his first novel: Lord of the Flies
This is the most popular book from Golding. There is also a film of the book. -
Left teaching to write full time
So he can focus on his career as a writer. Meanwhile he is 50 so that was a bit old as teacher than. -
He was awarded the nobel prize.
It was the nobel prize for literature. -
Golding was knighted by Queen Elisabeth.
It was in the summer of 1988 at Buckingham Palace. Golding was very pleased to be knighted. -
Death date
He died where he was born in Cornwall, England. He died of heart failure. His manuscript The Double Tongue was published posthumously.
