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Born in Saint Columb Minor, Conwall, England
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His first work was published but overlooked by critics.
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After graduating Oxford University, he followed his father's footsteps and took a teaching position at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury, teaching English and Philosophy. This experience of teaching unruly boys inspired "The Lord of the Flies"
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Golding was married to Ann Brookfield
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Golding temporarily abandoned teaching to join the Royal Navy and fought in World War ll .
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Golding's son, David was born.
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Golding returns to teaching and writing after the war is over.
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Golding's child, Judith, was born
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After 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, "The Lord of the Flies"
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A year after retiring, a film was released about his novel.
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At 73, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature
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Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth ll
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A new film was released, allowing attention to be drawn from newer generations
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Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Conwall, England. After his death, the completed manuscript of "The Double Tongue" was punished
