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Born
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His mother was a suffragette, who fought for women's voting rights. His father was a schoolmaster. -
Early years
William attempted to write a novel at 12, which was unsuccessful. He was considered a 'brat' child, and enjoyed bullying his classmates. -
College/Early adulthood
Golding attended Brasenose College at Oxford university. There he studied English literature. Just a year before graduating college, he published his very first work, named 'Poems'. -
Teaching
Golding decided to be a teacher, just like his father. Teaching at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. There he taught English and Philosophy. -
Royal Navy
Golding spent around 6 years on boats in the Royal Navy. He discovered a love for sailing on the ocean. He had also fought battleships in WWll. -
First novel
Golding published his first, and most successful novel after 21 rejections, 'Lord of the Flies.' Today, the novel is widely known as a classic in literature. -
Retired
Golding retired from teaching this year. A man named peter brook also created a film based off his novel. -
Nobel Prize
Golding had received a Nobel Prize for Literature. He was also knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth ll. -
Last years
Goldings last years were spent peacefully with his wife, Ann Brookfield. They lived around Falmouth, Cornwall. -
Death
William Golding died due to a sudden heart attack. His work for the 'The Double Tongue' was published, as it was finished when he died.