William Golding

Birth

Sep 19, 1911

William was born in England. He was rasied in a 14th century house next to a graveyard.

William Becomes a Teacher

Jan 1, 1935

William was a english and philosophy teacher is salisbury.

William Joins Navy

Jan 1, 1940

in 1940, William temporarily left teaching to join the Ryoal Navy.

Returns

Jan 1, 1945

After World War 2 had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing.

First Novel

Jan 1, 1954

Williamn produced his first novel.

award

Jan 1, 1983

william was awarded nobel prize or literature

Knighted

Apr 7, 1988

in 1988 William was knighted by Englands Queen Elizabeth 2.

Death

Jun 19, 1993

William died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.