SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE By Paola Añez Monroy May 22, 1859 He was born in Edinburgh. 1876 He studied medicine at Edinburgh University. 1879 His first story, The Mystery of Sasassa Valley 1881 He graduated from medical. Aug 5, 1885 He married Louise Hawkins. 1887 The first Sherlock Holmes story. 1891 He resigned as a doctor to work as a writer. 1902 He became Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 1902 He wrote the most famous Holmes story. 1906 His wife, Louise Hawkins, died. 1907 He married Jean Leckie. 1920 He wrote a book, The Coming of the Fairies. Jun 7, 1930 He died at his home in Windlesham, Sussex.