Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle

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Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle's literary career began with historical novels, but he achieved fame with his Sherlock Holmes stories, starting with 'A Study in Scarlet' published in 1887. Beyond fiction, he was also an advocate for spiritualism and wrote extensively on the subject. Doyle's contributions to literature have made him a significant figure in the genre of detective fiction, influencing countless authors and adaptations in various media.

Born on May 22, 1859 (166 years old)

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Persistence
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Reach
16,936
Power
705$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 8,014 $700,000 648$
Belarus 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 9,449,323 8,923 $60,000 57$
Totals 2 18,103,945 16,937 $760,000 705$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Arthur Conan Doyle was involved in the search for Agatha Christie when she went missing in 1926. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die Meisterin der britischen Krimiliteratur

Latvia Latvia: Arthur Conan Doyle was a popular contemporary of Agatha Christie, known for creating Sherlock Holmes. 8

Diena: Puaro un mis Mārplas māte / Diena

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Arthur Conan Doyle created Sherlock Holmes, who first appeared in his novel 'A Study in Scarlet'. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Los detectives de Arthur y Agatha

Denmark Denmark: Arthur Conan Doyle is mentioned in relation to Sherlock Holmes and the theme of fog in 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'. 7

Politiken: Vi opdager den først, når den er der. Derfor lægger vi heller ikke mærke til, at den er ved at forsvinde

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Isaac Roberts lived as a neighbour of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at Crowborough in Sussex. 7

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