The Life of William Golding

By Meleahw
  • Birth

    William Golding was born in Cornwall, England. His parents were Mildred and Alec.
  • Schooling

    Golding begean attending Brasenose College at Oxford. He studied science against because his father wanted him to.
  • Graduation

    Golding graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He also had a diploma in education
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    Work

    Golding worked as a writer, actor, and producer with a small theater.He payed his bills by being a social worker.
  • Teacher and Marriage

    Golding began teaching English and Philosophy in Salisbury. That same year he married Ann Brookfield, with whome he later had two children with.
  • Royal Navy

    In 1940 Golding temporarily left teaching and joined the navy.He spent most of the time of a boat.
  • Full time Writer

    Golding taught for seventeen years at Bishop Woolworth's school But in 1961 he left to become a full time writer.
  • Death

    On June 19, Golding passed away from a heart attack. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.