William Golding timeline

By Mkelley01

  • birth

    William Golding was born September 19, 1911. He was born in Cornwall, England.

  • Golding started teaching

    in 1935 Golding started teaching english. the boys in his class were an inspiration for his book The Lord of the Flies.

  • Golding joins the navy

    In 1940 Golding joined the royal navy to fight in WW2. Golding ended up developing a love for the sea and sailing during his time in the navy.
  • Lord of the flies written

    Lord of the flies written

    William Golding wrote the Lord of the Flies. This is his first and most acclaimed novel.

  • awarded Nobel prize for literature

    in 1983 Golding was awarded the Nobel prize for literature.
  • nobel prize

    nobel prize

    in 1983 Golding gets the Nobel prize for literature
  • Golding gets knighted

    Golding gets knighted

    In 1988 Golding gets knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

  • death

    Golding died on June 19, 1993. he died of a heart attack