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William Golding

By Immanuel conner
  • Date of birth

    Date of birth

    William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Newquay, United Kingdom.
  • Growing up

    Growing up

    Aside from family holidays, William Golding grew up in Marlborough, Wiltshire with his mother Mildred, and his father Alec. He was raised in a 14th-century house next door to a graveyard.
  • Education

    Education

    William Golding started writing at the age of 7, but following the wishes of his parents, he studied natural sciences and English at Marlborough Grammar School. In 1930 he left the grammar school and went to Brasenoe College, Oxford, to read science. After two years he changed to English, graduating in 1934 with a 'good' second.
  • Serving

    Serving

    During World War II, he joined the Royal Navy and achieved the rank of lieutenant. During this time he participated in both the Walcheren and D-Day campaigns.