William Golding by Keyana Williams

  • Birth

    Birth

    William Golding was born in 1911. He was born on September 19, 1911. Golding was born in St. Columb Minor, England.
  • Teaching Career, 1935

    Teaching Career, 1935

    William became a teacher in 1935. He taught English and Philosophy in Salisbury. Golding loved his teaching career.
  • The Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy

    William joined the Royal Navy in 1940. He took a break from this teaching career to join the Navy. Golding was in the Navy for 14 years.
  • Golding wins the Nobel Prize

    Golding wins the Nobel Prize

    In 1983, William was awarded the Nobel Prize. He was awarded this prize because of his book, Lord of the Flies.
  • Death

    Death

    William Golding dies in 1993. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. His exact death date was June 19, 1993.