Arthur Conan Doyle
Biography
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish physician, journalist, and author who permanently reshaped the detective fiction genre. While studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Doyle was mentored by Dr. Joseph Bell—a man whose uncanny ability to diagnose patients using minute details directly inspired the creation of Sherlock Holmes.
Doyle famously grew tired of his creation and killed Holmes off in 1893 to focus on historical novels. However, massive public demand and the inspiration of a dark Devonshire legend drew him back to write The Hound of the Baskervilles, cementing his place in literary history. Later in life, Doyle was knighted and spent his final decades as a passionate, public advocate for Spiritualism.
