William Golding's life

By abi_landon

  • William Golding was born

    William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England in 1911

  • William Golding publishes his first work

    Golding publishes his first work, entitled Poems a year before he graduated Brasenose College in Oxford.

  • William Golding graduates college

    Golding graduates Oxford College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in teaching
    "Lord of the Flies." Lord of the Flies: Lord of the Flies | William Golding Biography | Book Summary & Study Guide | CliffsNotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

  • Golding begins to teach

    In 1935, Golding teaches English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.
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  • Golding attends college

    William Golding attends college at Brasenose College in Oxford. He spends two years studying science, but then switched to the literature program.
    "Lord of the Flies." Lord of the Flies: Lord of the Flies | William Golding Biography | Book Summary & Study Guide | CliffsNotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

  • William Golding gets married

    Golding gets married to Ann Brookfield
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    Golding joins the Royal Navy

    During this point on his life, Golding joins the Royal Navy, despite his passion for teaching. He spent six years on a boat, and fell in love with sailing and the sea. Lt. Golding even was even put in charge of a rocket-launching craft.
    "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

  • The war ends

    In 1945 the war ends, and William Golding goes back to teaching
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  • The Lord of the Flies gets published

    Golding gets his most successful book, Lord of the Flies published after 21 rejections.

  • Golding retires from teaching

    After many years, Golding retires form teaching at the age of 62.
    "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

  • Golding's Novel, Lord of the Flies, becomes a movie

    Golding's book Lord of the Flies gets adapted as a movie; directed by Peter Brooke.
    "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

  • Golding gets rewarded a Nobel Peace Prize

    Golding gets rewarded a Nobel Peace Prize for Literature at the age of 73.
    "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

  • Golding gets Knighted

    Golding gets knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
    "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.

  • William Golding dies

    William Golding dies of a heart attack in Perranarwothal, Cornwall
    "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 12 Jan. 2017.