Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish physician and writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Doyle’s early career in medicine was followed by literary success that earned him widespread acclaim. Doyle introduced Sherlock Holmes in “A Study in Scarlet” (1887), and the detective went on to become one of the most enduring and beloved figures in detective fiction.
The Sherlock Holmes series, featuring stories like “The Hound of the Baskervilles” (1902) and “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” (1892), showcased Doyle’s keen powers of deduction and intricate plotting. Beyond Holmes, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and plays. His interest in spiritualism later in life led to his involvement in the supernatural and occult. Despite his diverse literary output, Arthur Conan Doyle remains immortalized for his contribution to the detective genre and the creation of the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes.
