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Birth
William Golding was born on September 19, 1911 in Cornwall, Newquay, United Kingdom. -
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Lifespan
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First attempt at writing
When Golding was 12 years old, he attempted to write his first novel. He was unsuccessful. -
Career
After college, Golding took the job of teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School. -
Marriage
In September of 1939, William Golding married Ann Brookfield whom he had met in the previous year. -
First child
In September of 1940, William and Ann Golding welcomed their first child, David. -
Joined the Navy
In December, 1940, Golding joined the Navy. -
After the war
After the war ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
First publishing
Golding's first novel, Lord of the Flies, was published. -
Nobel Prize
William Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983. -
Death
William Golding died on June 19, 1993 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall from heart failure. -
Publishing of last book
In 1995, Goldings last book, The Double Tongue, was published, two years after his death.
