Arthur Conan Doyle

WRITTER
Biography
• He was born 22nd May 1859 and
died on 7th July 1930.
• Lived in Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Most noted for his fictional
stories about the detective
Sherlock Holmes.
Early Life
• Family life was difficult.
• His father was poor and was an
alcoholic.
• His mother used to tell him
stories when he was a child.
• Her great enthusiasm and
animation sparked the child's
imagination.
Professional career
• Conan Doyle studied medicine
in Edinburgh.
• He turned to writing. Soon
afterwards, short Sherlock
Holmes stories were published in
magazines.
• The Sherlock Holmes stories are
often considered milestones in
the field of crime fiction.
'Fun Facts'

• He believed in fairies.
• Sherlock Holmes was far from
being Doyle’s own favourite
character
• He helped to popularise skiing.
Sherlock Holmes
Biography
• He is a fictional private detective
.
• First appearing in print in 1887's
A Study in Scarlet
• The stories are narrated by
Holmes's friend and biographer
Dr. Watson.
• He shared his flat at 221B Baker
Street in London with
Dr.Watson
Biography
• Professor Moriarty was Sherlock
Holme's worst enemy.
• Conan Doyle tried to kill the
Sherlock Holmes character in
1893, but there was outrage from
his many fans.
• He gave in, writing The Hound
of the Baskervilles in 1902.
'Fun facts'
• Sherlock Holmes was originally
going to be called Sherrinford.
• He used to play violin.
• Holmes was inspired by a
teacher.
• Queen Victoria was a Sherlock
fan.
Time to play!
1)Detective

2)Fairies
3) Scarlet
4) Watson
5) Victoria
6) Baskervilles
7) Doyle
8) Baker
9) Violin
10) Moriarty
Thank you for your attention!