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Birth
Wiliam Golding was born in Cornwall, England. His parents are Mildred and Alec Golding. His mother kept the house and his father was a teacher. -
Published a Volume of Poems
This was Goldings first published work. This was his only published work of poems. -
Married Ann Brookfield
Ann Brookfield was an analytical chemist. They had two children, Judith and David. -
Joined the Royal Navy
He was afloat for 6 years. He participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, commanding a landing ship that fired salvoes of rockets onto the beaches. -
First Book Published
'Lord of the Flies' was his first and most famous book. It is about a group of boys who try to govern themselves on an island. -
Retired from Teaching
In 1935 he started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. He left temporarily to serve in the navy. -
Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
He was awarded it "for his novels which, with the perspicuity of realistic narrative art and the diversity and universality of myth, illuminate the human condition in the world of today". He also won several other awards for his work. -
Death
Golding died of heart failure at age 83. He was buried in the parish churchyard of Bowerchalke, Wiltshire.