William Golding Timeline

By m.duby
  • William's Birth

    William's Birth
    On September 19th, 1911, William was born. His birth took place in Cornwall England. His parents were Mildred, and Alec.
  • Wiliiam's Education

    Wiliiam's Education
    William began attending school at Brasenose College in Oxford. He started school in 1930 studying science.
  • William's Writing Career

    William's Writing Career
    In 1935, William began to write and act at a small theater in London. He has considered this as his strongest literary influence.
  • William's Teaching Career

    William's Teaching Career
    In 1939, William began his teaching career at Bishop Wordsworth in Salisbury. It was here that he taught writing, and philosophy.
  • William's Marriage

    William's Marriage
    Also in 1939, William married, Ann Brookfield. They had two children together
  • William's Children

    William's Children
    In september of 1940, William had his first child, David. In July of 1945, he had his daughter, Judith.
  • William's Death

    William's Death
    On the day of June 19th, 1993, William Golding died at the age of 81. The cause of his death is understood as heart failiure.