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Arthur was born
On May 22, 1859, Arthur was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. -
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Edinburgh University
Arthur studied at Edinburgh University from 1876 to 1871. -
Doctor in Southsea
In 1882 he began working as a doctor in Southsea. And he wrote short texts for patients. -
Marriage with Louise Hawkins
In 1885 he married Louise Hawkins, with whom he would have two children. She later died of tuberculosis in Switzerland. -
A Study in Scarlet
In 1887 he began his literary career by publishing "A Study in Scarlet" -
Strand Magazine
In July 1891 he began publishing in Strand Magazine about his character inspired by a university teacher. -
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First boer war
During the Boer War he was a military doctor and later wrote three books about the war. -
Death of his son
During the first world war his eldest son died, so he began to believe in spirits. -
Death
On July 7, 1930, Arthur Conan Doyle died of a heart attack in Crowborough. There is currently a statue of him in the town.