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Birth
He was born as Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle in Edinburgh, Scotland. -
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University
He studied medicine in Edinburgh University. When he graduated, he drew a humorous sketch of himself with a diploma that said "licensed to kill". The Sherlock Holmes character was actually inspired on one of his professors, Dr. Joseph Bell. -
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Journey to the Arctic Circle
He went to the Arctic Circle as the Hope (the ship) surgeon. He enjoyed the trip so much that he wrote a diary about that adventure. -
Starts working as a doctor
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Marries Louisa Hawkings
She was the sister of one of his patients. -
Mary is born
His first child with Louisa, Mary, was born. -
Influenza
He suffered an attack of influenza, a disease caused by a virus. -
Kingsley is born
His second child was born. -
Egypt trip
Since Louisa was diagnosed with Tuberculosis, they decided to take a trip to Egypt in hopes to help her. -
Falls in love with Jean Leckie
He fell in love with Jean Leckie, even though it is believed that he stayed loyal to Louisa. -
Volunteers as a medical doctor in Africa
He wanted to volunteer as a soldier, but since they didn't let him because of his physical condition, he volunteered as a doctor. -
Louisa dies
Louisa died in his arms, and he entered a state of depression. -
Marries Jean Leckie
He finally got married to Jean after seeing her for a long time (even when he was with Louisa). -
Denis is born
The first child of his second marriage was born in Windlesham. -
Adrian is born
The second child of was second marriage is born. -
Jean is born
His last child was born. -
Death
He died because of Angina Pectoris surrounded by his family, whispering "You are wonderful" to Jean.