William Golding

born

1911

Golding was born in Cornwall England in 1911. He lived with his mom, dad, and brother Joseph.

Graduated from Oxford

1935

William Golding attended Brasenose college in Oxford. Golding´s father had been a professor here already. On Williams 3rd year, he switched his major to the literature program.

worked for a small theater

1935

When Golding was young, He worked in a theater in a small, run down part of town. He worked as an actor, writer, and producer.

Got married to Ann Brookfield

1939

in 1939 William Golding got married to Ann Brookfield in Cornwall. Together they had 2 children.

Began serving in the Navy

1940

Golding served six years in the British armed forces before retiring. His family claims he chose the Navy for his love of the sea.

Retired from the Navy

1945

Golding left the British armed forces after six years of service to pursue other aspirations such as his love for writing.

published ¨Lord of the Flies¨

1954

Golding took his book to 21 different publishers before getting approved by one. He was quite determined to find someone to publish it.

Died

1993

William Golding died in 1993 due to a heart attack. Golding was 81 years old when he passed.