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Birth Date
He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His father was a school master. His mother was a sufferagette. -
First Work
Golding published his first work, a book of poetry he titled Poems. It was ignored by many critics do to the sarcastic naming of it. It grew some more recognition as he grew more famous. -
Beginning of his career
He started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. He then went into writing and started up many of his own works. -
University
He graduated from Brasenose College at Oxford University. He went for his writing and teaching degrees. His father had hoped he would graduate as a scientist. -
Marriage
Golding married his wife Ann Brookfield. Ann was a chemist. Not too long after they married they had two children. -
Temporary leave from his teaching
He left teaching to join the Royal Navy. He participated in world war 2, sinking Bismark and realizing what people were truly capable of doing. -
Back to teaching
World war 2 had ended and Golding decided to go back to writing and teaching. As much as he loved sailing, writing and teaching were amongst his true passions. -
Lord of the Flies
He published his first novel, Lord of the Flies. The book had been rejected 21 times by publishers. This book set the tone for all of his future works. -
Retirement
Golding retired from teaching. He continued his writing career, publishing many more books and winning awards for his pieces. -
Awarded Nobel Prize
He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Lord of the Flies was widely recognized. He was 73 at the time. -
Knighting
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in England. His knighthood affected the status of his wife and was the most formal recognition he had ever recieved. -
Death
He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. He had a heart attack. Although he died his wife and his children managed to keep his legacy alive.
