William Golding Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 15, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

William Golding Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

William Golding Facts

Full Name	William Golding
Birthdate	September 19, 1911
Birth Place	England
Age (in 2024)	113 Years Old
Zodiac	Virgo
Occupation	Novelist

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William Golding Age & Birthday

William Golding is best known as Novelist who has born on September 19, 1911 in England. Currently, William Golding is 113 years, 2 months and 26 days old. William Golding will celebrate 114th birthday on Friday, 19th of September 2025. Below the countdown to William Golding upcoming birthday.

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William Golding Biography

About

A British author, poet, and playwright, he is best remembered for his first novel, Lord of the Flies, which ranked third on the Times' 2008 list of the 50 Greatest British Writers since 1945. He was the 1983 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Before Fame

He served in World War II and was involved in both the Royal Navy's pursuit of the Bismarck and in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He published his famous debut novel, Lord of the Flies, in 1954.

Trivia

His 1980 novel, Rites of Passage-- the first in the To the Ends of the Earth trilogy--earned him the 1980 Booker Prize for literature.

Family Life

His wife, Ann Brookfield, was a chemist. Together, the couple had two children: Judith and David.

Associated With

His well-known work, Lord of the Flies, was adapted into a 1963 film directed by Peter Brook.

Top Asked Questions about William Golding

How old is William Golding in 2024?

William Golding is 113 years old today.

When was William Golding born?

William Golding was born on September 19, 1911 in England.

What is William Golding zodiac sign?

William Golding zodiac sign is Virgo.

What was William Golding best known for?

William Golding was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about William Golding's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about William Golding's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

William Golding was born on Tuesday, 262^nd day / 38^th week of 1911
William Golding has Virgo zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of William Golding birthday is XIX.IX.MCMXI
William Golding's birthstone is Sapphire
William Golding's birth flower is Morning glory that symbolize daintiness & love
William Golding age in year is 113 years old
William Golding age in month is 1358 months old
William Golding age in day is 41361 days old
William Golding age in hour is 992664 hours old
William Golding age in minute is 59559840 minutes old
William Golding age in second is 3573590400 seconds old
Next William Golding birthday is on Friday, September 19th 2025
William Golding age in next birthday (2025) is 114 years old

Historical Events on William Golding Birthday (September 19)

Below are historical events that coincided with William Golding's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

Year	Event
1983	Saint Kitts and Nevis gains its independence.
1985	A strong earthquake kills thousands and destroys about 400 buildings in Mexico City.
1985	Tipper Gore and other political wives form the Parents Music Resource Center as Frank Zappa, John Denver, and other musicians testify at U.S. Congressional hearings on obscenity in rock music.
1989	A bomb destroys UTA Flight 772 in mid-air above the Tùnùrù Desert, Niger, killing all 170 passengers and crew.
1991	Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria.
1995	The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber manifesto.
1997	The Guelb El-Kebir massacre in Algeria kills 53 people.
2006	The Thai army stages a coup. The Constitution is revoked and martial law is declared.
2010	The leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is sealed.
2011	Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees surpasses Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader with 602.
2016	In the wake of a manhunt, the suspect in a series of bombings in New York and New Jersey is apprehended after a shootout with police.
2017	The 2017 Puebla earthquake strikes Mexico, causing 370 deaths and over 6,000 injuries, as well as extensive damage.
2019	A drone strike by the United States kills 30 civilian farmers in Afghanistan.
2021	The Cumbre Vieja volcano, on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three months, ending on December 13.
2022	The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at Westminster Abbey, London.
1985	The birth of Song Joong-ki, South Korean actor
1985	The birth of Nathanael Liminski, German politician
1986	The birth of Leon Best, English footballer
1986	The birth of Sally Pearson, Australian athlete
1987	The birth of Carlos Quintero, Colombian footballer
1988	The birth of Kenny Britt, American football player
1989	The birth of Tyreke Evans, American basketball player
1989	The birth of George Springer, American baseball player
1990	The birth of Saki Fukuda, Japanese actress and singer
1990	The birth of Savvas Gentsoglou, Greek footballer
1990	The birth of Kieran Trippier, English footballer
1992	The birth of Jiro Kuroshio, Japanese wrestler
1992	The birth of Diego Antonio Reyes, Mexican footballer
1996	The birth of Dejounte Murray, American basketball player
1998	The birth of Trae Young, American basketball player
2013	The death of John D. Vanderhoof, American banker and politician, 37th Governor of Colorado (b. 1922)
2013	The death of Hiroshi Yamauchi, Japanese businessman (b. 1927)
2014	The death of Audrey Long, American actress (b. 1922)
2015	The death of Jackie Collins, English novelist (b. 1937)
2015	The death of Todd Ewen, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1966)
2015	The death of Masajuro Shiokawa, Japanese economist and politician, 63rd Japanese Minister of Finance (b. 1921)
2015	The death of Marcin Wrona, Polish director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1973)
2017	The death of Leonid Kharitonov, Russian bass-baritone (b. 1933)
2018	The death of Arthur Mitchell, American ballet dancer & choreographer (b. 1934)
2018	The death of Bernard "Bunny" Carr, Irish TV presenter (b. 1927)
2019	The death of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisian soldier, politician, 2nd President of Tunisia (b. 1936)
2020	The death of John Turner, Canadian politician, 17th Prime Minister of Canada (b. 1929)
2021	The death of John Challis, English actor (b. 1942)
2021	The death of Jimmy Greaves, English footballer (Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, national team), world champion (1966 FIFA World Cup) (b. 1940)
2021	The death of Dinky Soliman, Filipino politician, 23rd Secretary of Social Welfare and Development (b. 1953)

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