The Life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Conan Doyle was born in 1859 and died in 1930. What he did with those years was truly amazing! Here you can find links to articles about his belief in spiritualism, real-life mystery cases solved by Conan Doyle, his medical career and so much more.
Arthur Conan Doyle Biography
Conan Doyle was born in Scotland on May 22, 1859. He passed away on July 7, 1930. Between those two days, he led quite a life! This online biography covers both the professional and private life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Doctor Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known as the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. However, before he was an author, he had another profession—he was a doctor.
Conan Doyle’s Mystery Cases
Conan Doyle didn't just write about mysteries. In two, real-life instances he served as the detective.
The Knighting of Arthur Conan Doyle
The Hound of the Baskervilles and The War in South Africa: Its Causes and Conduct were both written in the early 1900’s. The first is one of the most well-known Sherlock Holmes stories. The second, while virtually unknown today, is the reason that Arthur Conan Doyle was knighted.
Conan Doyle, George Bernard Shaw and the Titanic
After the Titanic sank in 1912 Conan Doyle and George Bernard Shaw had a very public disagreement about the disaster.
Conan Doyle and World War One
When World War One broke out in 1914 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tried to enlist in the military. His offer was refused but that didn't stop Sir Arthur from contributing to the war effort.
Conan Doyle the Sportsman
Conan Doyle was a natural athlete and took a lifelong interest in sports. He golfed whenever he could. He played on a celebrity cricket team. He also boxed, skied and more.
Arthur Conan Doyle and Spiritualism
Most people would not associate Arthur Conan Doyle and Spiritualism. However, the author of the ever-logical Sherlock Holmes believed that communication with spirits of those who had passed over was possible. This article explores Conan Doyle's connection with Spiritualism, the Cottingley Fairies incident and Harry Houdini.
