William Golding

  • Born

    Born
    William Golding was born
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    Life

  • Started teaching

    Started teaching
    He started teaching in English and philosophy in Salisbury
  • Lord of the flies

    Lord of the flies
    He published the book 'Lord of the flies' in 1954, it was a big succes.
  • First movie

    First movie
    A man named Peter Brook made a movie about 'Lord of the flies' this was the first movie and another one would follow some years later.
  • Won Nobelprize

    Won Nobelprize
    William Golding won a Nobel prize in 1983
  • "Sir William Golding"

    "Sir William Golding"
    In 1988 he got given the titel sir by queen Elisabeth II
  • Another book!

    Another book!
    This time Harry Hook made a film about 'Lord of the flies', he was not the first one with the idea though..
  • End of William Golding

    On June 19th, 1993 William Golding dies.