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Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to Charles and Mary Doyle.
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At Stonyhurst, he was noted for his untidiness and hes determination to go his own way.
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Arthur attends the University of Edinburgh Medical School where he meets Dr. Joseph Bell, the person who inspired the character of Sherlock Holmes.
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Arthur's father was suffering from epilepsy and alcoholism. His father had violent outbursts.
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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.
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He was working for a Birmingham doctor as a dispenser.
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Arthur received his Masters in Biology.
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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.
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Arthur received his M.D.
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A study in Scarlet, the first Sherlock Holmes story, is published.
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Arthur wrote adventure stories to earn extra money. He rented Bush Villa in Southsea, which became his residence as well as his practice.
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Louse (his wife) gives birth to Arthur Allyne Kingsley. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is published.
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He visits Egypt.
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He loved to travel so he came to the United States.
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He launches a five-month tour of Africa.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle dies. He is buried at the rose garden in Windlesham.
