Arthur Conan Doyle
British writer and creator of Sherlock Holmes
Born
May 22nd, 1859
166 years ago
Died
July 7th, 1930
95 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A British writer, contributed significantly to the genre of detective fiction. Developed the character Sherlock Holmes, who first appeared in 'A Study in Scarlet' in 1887. Authored four full-length novels and 56 short stories featuring Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Other literary works included historical novels and science fiction. Engaged in medical practice and served as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War.
Created the character Sherlock Holmes
Published 'A Study in Scarlet'
Wrote 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'
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