William Golding timeline

Birth of William Golding

Sep 19, 1911

In 1911 William was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His mothers name was Mildred, she was an active sufferagette for women's right to vote. His father's name was Alex, he was a schoolmaster.

First Published Book

May 19, 1934

A year before William graduated he published a book. The book William published was a book named Poems.

Teaching Job

Jul 17, 1935

In 1935 William took a position in teaching English and philosophy. He started teaching at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.

Marriage

Sep 30, 1939

In 1939 William golding got married to Ann Brookfield. They were married near Falmouth, Cornwall. Then, proceeding that he had two kids.

Royal Navy

Oct 23, 1940

In 1940 William decidede to quit his job and join the Royal Navy. He fought in World War II.

William Returns

May 12, 1945

In 1945 William returns from war. As william returns he decides to start back teaching and writing.

Publication of "Lord of the Flies"

Sep 17, 1954

After 21 rejections Willaim finally published "Lord of the Flies" in 1954

Retiring

Jun 15, 1963

In 1963, Golding retired from teaching. Peter Brook made a film of critically acclaimed novel.

Retiring

Nov 9, 1963

In 1963, William retired from teaching. Peter Brook made a film of critically acclamied novel.

Nobel Prize

Mar 21, 1983

In 1983, William was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature.

Nobel Prize

Sep 21, 1983

In 1983, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature.

Death of William Golding

Jun 19, 1993

In 1993, William Golding died in Perranaworthal, Cornwall England. He died of a heart attack

Death of William Golding

Jun 19, 1993

In 1993, William died of a heart attack, in Perranarworthal, Cornwall England