William Golding Timeline

Birth

Sep 19, 1911

William Golding was born in Newquay, United Kingdom on September 19th, 1911. His parents were Mildred and Alec Golding

Work

Jul 13, 1935

Even though his father wanted him to be a scientist, William became an English teacher and philosopher at Bishop Wordsworth's School.

The Royal Navy

Mar 1, 1943

William Golding joined the Royal Navy during WW2. He served as a destroyer and he helped sink the German battleship Bismark.

Lord of the Flies

Sep 17, 1956

He wrote his novel, Lord of the Flies. This told the story of younger boys who were stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. The novel ended up winning The Nobel Prize in Literature.

Death

Jun 19, 1992

When they got older, William and his wife moved into a house in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. He died from heart failure eight years later in the house.