William Golding

By MikeY15

  • Birth

    William Golding born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

  • "Poems"

    William Golding publishes his first work, called "Poems".

  • Marriage

    William Golding is married to Ann Brookfield.

  • Joining the Military

    William Golding joins the Royal Navy to fight in World War II.

  • Lord of the Flies

    Lord of the Flies is published.

  • Nobel Prize

    William Golding is awarded the Nobel Prize for literature on this date.

  • Knighted

    William Golding is knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Lord of the Flies Movie

    The movie version of Lord of the Flies was released.

  • Death

    William dies of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.