Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1859 1930 Arthur Conan

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 -1930)

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 -1930)

Arthur Conan Doyle is a famous English writer of Irish origin, the author of

Arthur Conan Doyle is a famous English writer of Irish origin, the author of numerous adventure, historical, journalistic, fantastic and humorous works

He was born on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh. The author of adventure stories

He was born on 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh. The author of adventure stories about the life of Sherlock Holmes grew up and was brought up in a Catholic respected family.

After Arthur reached the age of nine, for seven years he had to go

After Arthur reached the age of nine, for seven years he had to go to the Jesuit boarding school Hodder-preparatory school for Stonyhurst It was that time when Arthur realized his talent for making up stories

On August 6, 1885, Arthur married Louise Hawkins. At the end of February, 1888

On August 6, 1885, Arthur married Louise Hawkins. At the end of February, 1888 the writer finishes "adventures of Micah Clark". Arthur had always been attracted to historical novels.

 • In 1887, he published his first detective story “A study in Scarlet”.

• In 1887, he published his first detective story “A study in Scarlet”. Its main characters were Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, and they became the most popular characters of a great many of Conan Doyle’s stories. Many discussions take place about where 221 В was. There is no house there now. But a large company has its office near the place.

There is a pub in London called Sherlock Holmes In 1961 lovers of Sherlock

There is a pub in London called Sherlock Holmes In 1961 lovers of Sherlock Holmes formed the Sherlock Holmes Society. They meet three or four times a year to talk about Sherlock Holmes.

“A scandal in Bohemia” “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”

“A scandal in Bohemia” “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes”

He died in 1930, After his death, the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, together with

He died in 1930, After his death, the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, together with his friend Dr. Watson, continued to live on the pages of Conan Doyle’s books. They are among the favourite characters of English literature.