William Golding

A life in dates

1. 19 September 1911: Born – Newquay, Cornwall, England
2. 1980: Rites of Passage – Novel
3. 1980: Rites of Passage – Shortlist, The Booker Prize
4. 1980: Rites of Passage – Winner, The Booker Prize
5. 19 June 1993: Died – Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England, Aged 81.