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William Golding was born
William Golding was born on September 19, 1911 Saint Columb Minor Cornwall England. His mother was a strong supporter of the British suffragette, and his father was a school teacher. -
Published his first book
A year before he graduated college be published his first book, Poems. -
Started teaching
Golding began took a position teaching English and Philosophy. -
Married and had kids
He spent the last few years of his life with his wife and two kids. -
Joined the Navy
From 1940 to 1945 William Golding spent in the Navy. -
Began teaching After the war
After the war ended William returned to teaching -
Lord of the Flies
After 21 rejections, Golding published his first and well known, "Lord of the Flies". -
Retired
In 1963 He retired from teaching. -
Lord of the Flies film
A new Lord of the Flies film was made -
Death
William Golding died of a heart attack.