William Golding

Birth of William Golding

Sep 11, 1911

On September 19,1911 William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. Born from Mildred Golding and Alec Golding.

Teaching

Apr 12, 1935

William went to Brasenose College, oxford Marlborough Grammar school and became a teacher. He thought philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's school in Salisbury.

Carrer 1935-1939

Apr 12, 1935

William worked as many different things.He was actor, writer,and a producer in a small theater in a part of London. He was even a social worker to get the bills paid.

Family

Jan 12, 1939

in 1939 William got married to Ann Brookfield and had two children Judith in 1940 and David in 1945.

Joining the Royal Navy.

Apr 12, 1940

In 1940 William left his job of teaching to in role into the Royal Navy. He spent 6 years in the royal navy. During this time he fought battle ships and fended of submarines and planes from attacking.

Punishment of Lord of the Flies

Sep 17, 1954

In 1954 William Golding had finally gotta his book " Lord of the Flies" published after almost 21 rejections from publishing company's.

Nobel Prize

Apr 12, 1983

In 1983 William was awarded the Nobel prize of literature.

Death

Jun 19, 1983

William Golding died on June 19,1993, In Perranaworthal, Cornwall, England. Willaim died from a heart attack.