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Date of Birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, United Kingdom. His mother was a suffragette and his father was a schoolmaster. -
First Attempt at Writing
When Golding was only 12 years old, he tried to publish a book. Unfortunately, this was not a success. (Day and month are not accurate) -
William Begins Teaching
William graduates and teaches philosophy and English at a boy's school. The school, called Bishop Wordsworth’s School, was in Salisbury. Month and day are not accurate. -
Golding Joins the Navy
He leaves his job at school to fight in World War Two. Here he experienced the evils people were capable of. These events greatly influence the themes in his book. Month and day are not accurate -
"Lord of the Flies" is published
After 21 rejections, "Lord of the Flies" was published. This book is about young boys losing the shield of society on a deserted island. -
William Golding wins the Nobel Prize
Golding was given the Nobel Prize for Literature at age 73. This was for his now famous book, "Lord of the Flies". Day is not accurate -
Death Date
Golding died at age 81 in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. He had been living with his wife, Ann Brookfield.
