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Birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England Sep 19,1911. -
Attempt
When he was 12, he had his first try at writing a book. But, of course, he couldn't and he failed. -
Poem
A year before graduating from Brasenose College at Oxford University, he wrote his first book. He called it Poem. -
Teacher
In 1935, William became a teacher at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. He taught English and philosophy. -
WW1
In 1940, Golding left to do his part in helping the war. The joined the Royal Navy. -
End of the Royal Navy
After spending 5 years on a boat, the first world war has ended. He went home and started teaching again. -
Lord of the Flies
After getting rejected 21 times, William finally got to publish hsi first novel. It was his most acclaimed novel. -
Retiring
He finallly retired from teaching in 1963. A film was made of the critically acclaimed novel by Peter Brook. -
Another Award
He got another award for one of his books, Rites of Passage, in 1980. The award was the Booker McConnell Prize. -
Noble Prize
At 73, William was given a Noble Prize in Literature. -
Knight
Elizabeth II knighted William Golding in 1988. -
Another Film
In 1990, a new version of Lord of the Flies was made and published for the public to see. -
Death
On June 19, 1993, he died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England from a heart attack.
