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William Golding was born
Born in Saint columb Minor Cornwall England and raised in the 14th century house next to a graveyard -
Attended Brasenose College
William Golding went to Brasenose College at Oxford in 1930. He studied science which was against his father's beliefs. -
Started teaching in Salisbury
William Golding started teaching English and Philosphy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. -
Joined the Royal Navy
After five years of teaching, Golding joined the Royal Navy to fight in World War II. He spent six years fighting in this war and figured out one of his callings. -
Went back to teaching
After Golding served throughout World War II, he went back to his profession of teaching. -
Lord of the flies published
After 21 rejections, Golding got his first and most criticallly acclaimed book, "Lord of the Flies" published. -
Film adaptation of lord of the flies was made
The first film adaptation of Golding's book, "Lord of the Flies" is made by film producer, Peter Brook. -
Won the nobel prize for literature
In 1983, at the age of 73, Golding won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. -
Knighted by queen Elizabeth
In the summer of 1988, William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. He was the age of 78 when this happened. -
William Golding dies
William Golding died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. His cause of death was congestive heart failure at the age of 81.
