Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) Born: May 22, 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Died: July 7, 1930 (age 71) in Crowborough, Sussex, England, UK Doyle said that the character of Sherlock Holmes was inspired by Dr. Joseph Bell, for whom Doyle had worked as a clerk at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Like Holmes, Bell was noted… Continue reading Best Arthur Conan Doyle Quotes (Died Today: July 7th at age 71)
