William Golding

Birth

Sep 19, 1911

William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was raised in a 14th-century house next door to a graveyard. His mother, Mildred, was an active suffragette who fought for women’s right to vote. His father, Alex, worked as a schoolmaster.

Started Teaching

Jan 1, 1935

In 1935 he started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury.

Royal Navy

Jan 1, 1940

William Golding temporarily left his teaching career to join the Royal Navy.

Golding Went Back to Teaching and Writing

Jan 1, 1945

Lord of the Flies Publication Date

Sep 17, 1954

Won Nobel Peace Prize for Literature

Jan 1, 1983

Death

Jun 19, 1993

On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.