Arthur Conan Doyle was born in May 22, 1859, Scotland— and died on July 7, 1930, England), Scottish writer best known for his creation of the detective Sherlock Holmes—one of the most vivid and enduring characters in English fiction

Introduction of Author

A. Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was a student of Joseph Bell during his medical studies. Joseph Bell used methods of observation and deduction on his patients and Conan Doyle was very impressed by his teacher's methods. This was an inspiration for the creation of Sherlock Holmes. That's why Joseph Bell was often named as "The Original of Sherlock Holmes".

Author's Inspiration for the character

Dr. Joseph Bell

Holmes’s Physical traits

He had thin and firm lips. He had steady grey eyes. He had long, thin fingers and thin knees. His face was narrow.

Sherlock possesses a very interesting set of personality  Sherlock Holmes, by nature, is quite bold and he is willing to face any challenges in the way of justice. Apart from his physical strength, Sherlock is also incomparable in mental strength.

Holmes’s Personality traits

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 It has to be the combination of Sherlock’s intellect, his fascinating skills of deduction and observation, as well as the manner in which Holmes works, that draws us in. Once he becomes involved in a case, 

he never stops until its all solved. He is the world’s most famous detective, and arguably one of the most enduring literary characters of all time.

Reason for fame of Holmes character