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Conan Doyle Is Born
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to Charles and Mary Doyle. -
Stonyhurst
At Stonyhurst, he was noted for his untidiness and hes determination to go his own way. -
Attends Medical School
Arthur attends the University of Edinburgh Medical School where he meets Dr. Joseph Bell, the person who inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes. -
Charles Doyle enters Nursing Home
Arthur's father was suffering from epilepsy and alcoholism. His father had violent outbursts. -
Greenland Whaler
Arthur serves as ship's surgeon on the Greenland whaler Hope. He learned to be skilledd harpooner. This experience tooughened him up physsically and mentally. -
Dispenser
He was working for a Birmingham doctor as a dispenser. -
Masters Degree
Arthur received his Masters in Biology. -
Convincing Stories
A short story entitled "Habakuk Jephson's Statement" was published. It was based on the mystery of the Marie Celeste. The story was convincing enough to be officially denied. -
M.D.
Arthur received his M.D. -
Sherlock Holmes
A study in Scarlet, the first Sherlock Holmes story, is published. -
Wrote Stories
Arthur wrote adventure stories to earn extra money. He rented Bush Villa in Southsea, which became his residence as well as his practice. -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Louse (his wife) gives birth to Arthur Allyne Kingsley. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is published. -
Visits Egypt
He visits Egypt. -
Vistis the United States
He loved to travel so he came to the United States. -
Tour to Africa
He launches a five-month tour of Africa. -
Arthur Doyle Dies
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle dies. He is buried at the rose garden in Windlesham.
