William G. Golding By Ayanna Hager 1 Sep 19, 1911 Birth Sep 22, 1930 He went to Oxford, earning a collage degree. Sep 22, 1935 He started teaching English and Literature. Sep 22, 1940 He joined the Navy. Sep 22, 1954 He published the "Lord of the Flies" Sep 22, 1983 He was awarded the Noble bell prize for literature. Jun 19, 1993 Death