William Golding By MCG031 Sep 19, 1911 Date of birth Period: Sep 19, 1911 to Jun 19, 1993 Events May 14, 1934 published his first works entitled poems Sep 19, 1935 He started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury He started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. May 14, 1940 He left teaching to join the Royal Navy May 14, 1954 Published the first novel May 14, 1983 Awarded the nobel prize for literature May 14, 1988 He was knighted by Englands Queen Elizabeth the 2nd Jun 19, 1993 Died due to a heart attack