Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and
physician, born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is best known for
creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, who first appeared in the novel
"A Study in Scarlet" in 18871. Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories are
considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
In addition to the Holmes stories, Doyle wrote a variety of
other works, including fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor
Challenger, humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard,
plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels. One of his early
short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), helped to
popularize the mystery of the brigantine Mary Celeste.
Doyle was also a physician and received his medical degree
from the University of Edinburgh in 1881. His medical background influenced his
writing, and he often incorporated elements of his medical knowledge into his
stories1.
Throughout his life, Doyle was involved in various pursuits,
including sports, politics, and spiritualism. He passed away on July 7, 1930,
in Crowborough, Sussex, England.
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