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Birth
He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
Early Life
He was raised in a 14th-century house next door to a graveyard. His mother, Mildred, was an active suffragette who fought for women’s right to vote. His father, Alex, worked as a schoolmaster. -
Early LIfe
At the age of twelve he tried writing his first novel. -
Early Life
A year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
Teaching
He started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. He temporarily left teaching in 1940 to join the Royal Navy. -
Teaching
Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
Royal Navy
After World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
First Novel
He published his first novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Lord of the flies
He retired from teaching -
Death
Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.