Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish physician and writer, most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, generally considered a milestone in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. Arthur Conan Doyle was born on 22 May ... More

Date of birth:

  • May 22, 1859

Date of death:

  • Jul 7, 1930 (age 71 years)

Also known as:

  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
  • Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle,
  • Arthur Conan-Doyle,
  • Arthur Conan Doyle,
  • Conan Doyle, Sir Arthur,
  • Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle
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  • Person

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  • His major collections of stories, of Sherlock Holmes, Professor Challenger and Brigadier Gerard, continue to be read and enjoyed.

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  • literature

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  • writer
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