William Golding

Birth

Sep 19, 1911

William Golding was born September 19th 1911 in Newquay, United Kingdom. His mothers name is Mildred Golding, and his dads name is Alec Golding.

First published writing

1934

William Golding published a book in 1934. The book was simply called "Poems".

College

1935

William Golding went to Brasenose College for 5 years and graduated in 1935.

Marriage

Sep 30, 1939

WIlliam Golding was engaged to a woman named Molly Evans. However they never got married. WIlliam Golding ended up marrying a woman named Ann Brookefield on September 30th 1939.

Navy

1940

William Golding joined the Navy in 1940 during WW2. He worked on a destroyer.

First Child

1940

Anne and WIlliam had two children. The first names David, born on 1940

Second Child

1945

William Golding had his second Kid in July of 1945. Her name was Judith/Judy.

Biggest Hit

1954

William Golding's biggest Hit was the book Lord of the Flies. He released this book in 1954. This is by far his most popular book.

Alcoholic Life

1960

In the 1960's William Golding was really struggling with alcoholic. He had always struggled but it got worse at this time.

Best award

1983

William Golding won a nobel prize for literature in 1983.

Death

Jun 19, 1993

William Golding died due to heart Failure in 1993.