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Birth
Born in Saint Columb Minor, Conwall, England -
"Poems" is Published
His first work was published but overlooked by critics. -
Began Teaching Career
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" -
Marriage
Golding was married to Ann Brookfield -
Joins Royal Navy
Golding temporarily abandoned teaching to join the Royal Navy and fought in World War ll . -
First Child is Born
Golding's son, David was born. -
Returns to Teaching
Golding returns to teaching and writing after the war is over. -
Second Child is Born
Golding's child, Judith, was born -
Published "The Lord of the Flies"
After 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, "The Lord of the Flies" -
Film Released
A year after retiring, a film was released about his novel. -
Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
At 73, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature -
Knighted
Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth ll -
New Film Released
A new film was released, allowing attention to be drawn from newer generations -
Death
Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Conwall, England. After his death, the completed manuscript of "The Double Tongue" was punished
