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William Golding's Birth
William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, to Alex Golding and Mildred Golding. He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
Golding Tries to Write a Book For the First Time
When he was twelve, he tried to write his first novel, unsuccessfully. This made him frusturated. His frustation led him to bully other kids in his school. -
Golding Publishes Poems
In 1934, Golding publishes his first book, entitled Poems. It was a book of poetry. He is more famous for his other book, called Lord of the Flies. -
Golding Graduates from Oxford
William Golding graduated from Oxford University in 1935. He studied science for his first two years, but then switched to literature. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and diploma in education. -
Golding Joins the Royal Navy
Golding joins the Royal Navy in 1940. This was during World War II. He stays in the navy until 1945. -
Golding Published Lord of the Flies
On September 17, 1954, William Golding published Lord of the Flies, his first novel. He had tried to write a novel when he was twelve years old, but it didn't turn out well. -
Golding Receives a Nobel Prize
On December 10, 1983, William Golding receives a Nobel Prize for Literature. He was 73 at the time. -
Golding Gets Knighted
In the summer of 1988, Golding was knighted. He was knighted in England by Queen Elizabeth II, who is still alive today. -
William Golding's Death
William Golding died on June 19, 1993. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England, of a heart attack.
