William Golding by Lexie Hagen By lexiehagen Sep 19, 1911 Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. May 15, 1915 Received early education at the Marlborough Grammar School. Received his early education at the Marlborough Grammar School. May 15, 1922 When he was 12, he attempted to write his first novel When he was 12, he attempted to write his first novel May 15, 1933 Attended Bracenose College at Oxford Univestiy May 15, 1934 Published first poem May 15, 1935 Taught English and philosophy at an all boys school May 15, 1940 Decided to abandon teaching and fight in WWII May 15, 1945 Went back to teaching because the war ended May 15, 1954 Published Lord of the Flies May 15, 1962 Retired from Teaching May 15, 1963 A flim adaption was made to Lord of the Flies May 15, 1983 Awarded Nobel Prize for Literature May 15, 1988 Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II May 15, 1990 A new film version of the book was made Jun 19, 1993 William Golding died of a heart attack