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William Golding is Born
William Golding is birthed from his parents Mildred and Alex Golding. He was born in Cornwall, England. -
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Golding Goes to College
Golding spent two years in the field of science until his third year where he followed his true passion, literature. In 1935, he graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education. -
Golding Obtains a Job and a Wife
In 1939, Golding began teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury at Bishop Wordsworth's School. That same year, he married Ann Brookfield, with whom he had two children. -
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Golding's Experience in the Navy
The five years Golding spent in the navy made an enormous impact, exposing him to the incredible cruelty and barbarity of which humankind is capable. These experiences led Golding to write his novels the way he did, such as "Lord of the Flies". -
Golding Has His First Novel Published
Golding had written many novels before, but "Lord of the Flies" was the first to be published. However, it was only after 21 rejections that it was published. -
Golding Recieves a Nobel Prize
After writing his novels, Golding was rewarded with the Nobel Prize for writing with a certain perspective towards humanity. Golding gave a lecture after his speech as well. -
Golding is Knighted
In the summer of 1988 William Golding was knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth II knighted him, asked if he was still writing, then sent him on his way. -
William Golding Dies
William Golding dies of a heart attack at the age of 81. Golding had over fourteen of his novels published along with earning acclaim for his poems and plays.