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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. May 22, 1859 – July 7, 1930. Life. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland Charles Doyle and Mary foley Dad was chronic alcoholic Mom had passion for books and storytelling. Studied medicine @ U. of Edinburgh and there began writing short stories

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle May 22, 1859 – July 7, 1930

  2. Life • Born in Edinburgh, Scotland • Charles Doyle and Mary foley • Dad was chronic alcoholic • Mom had passion for books and storytelling

  3. Studied medicine @ U. of Edinburgh and there began writing short stories • Started independent medical practice and while waiting for patients, wrote short stories

  4. A study in scarlet first novel introducing Sherlock Holmes

  5. Played soccer [goalie], cricket, and golf • Two wives; five children • Moved to london 1891 and became opthamologist. • No patients = writing time

  6. Killed off holmes in 1893 but public outcry brought him back to life! • Holmes appeared in 56 short stories and 4 novels • Doyle is knighted in 1902

  7. Died at 71 from heart attack

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