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Birth
William Golding was born in Cornwall, England (Biography.com). His mother, Mildred, was a supporter of the suffragette movement and his father, Alec, was an advocate of rationalism. These thinkings influenced Golding tremendously (CliffsNotes.com) -
Attempt 1
He first attempted to write a book at age 12. It was unsuccessful. (Biography.com). -
College Years
He began attending Brasenose College at Oxford and spent two years studying science for two years before switching to literature in his third year (CliffsNotes.com). -
Success!
He wrote his first work. It was a book of poetry named "Poems" (Biography.com) -
Graduation
In this year, Golding graduates from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education (CliffsNotes.com). -
Occupation
He began teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury, England at Bishop Wordsworth's School. (Biography.com). -
Tying The Knot
William Golding marries Ann Brookfield (Biography.com). He is 38 years old. -
Royal Navy
He joined the Royal Navy and was a soldier in World War 1. In the war, he fought battleships and was soon placed in command of a rocket-launching craft. Because of these experiences he developed a love for the sea and sailing. (Biography.com) -
A Child Is Born
Golding and his wife have their first child, David Golding. David is the first of two (Biography.com). -
Back to Basics
World War 2 ends and Golding goes back to teaching English and writing. He teaches in Salisbury again (Biography.com). -
Another Child is Born
Golding and Brookfield have their second child, Judith Golding. This is after he comes back from WWII (Biography.com). -
Success! Pt 2
This was the year that he published Lord of the Flies after 21 rejections. This book shows the internal struggle that man faces between good and evil. Now, it is read in numerous classes worldwide. (Biography.com). -
"Retirement"
At this point in his life, William Goulding leaves Bishop Wordsworth's school to partake in writing full time (CliffsNotes.com) -
Lights, Camera, Action!
There is a film made based on Lord Of the Flies. It was revamped later on in 1990 (Biography.com). -
Nobel Prize
Golding received the Nobel Prize for his book at the age of 73 (Biography.com). This was for his book, The Lord of the Flies. -
Knighted
"William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II." He went with his wife (Biography.com) -
Death
William Golding dies of a heart attack at age at the age of 81. (Biography.com). His legacy still continues.
