Charles Altamont Doyle, the youngest son of political cartoonist John Doyle, marries Mary Foley, his Irish landlady's daughter, in Edinburgh on July 31.

Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859, at 11 Picardy Place in Edinburgh. He was the second child of Charles Altamont Doyle and Mary Foley.

On May 24, 1859, Arthur Conan Doyle was baptized as Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle at St Mary's Cathedral in Broughton, Edinburgh.

In 1862, the Conan Doyle family resided at 3 Tower Bank (now Figgate Bank) in Portobello, Edinburgh.

At the age of almost five, Arthur Conan Doyle writes his first story, which is only thirty-six words long, about a Bengal tiger and a hunter.

At the age of 5, Arthur Conan Doyle penned his initial work of fiction titled The Story of a Bengal Tiger.

On September 15, 1867, Arthur Conan Doyle was registered for a 2-year period at Hodder House, the preparatory school for Stonyhurst.

In May 1868, no specific event or activity is mentioned for Arthur Conan Doyle.

In 1869, Arthur Conan Doyle made his first communion at Hodder House.

At Stonyhurst, he was noted for his untidiness and his determination to go his own way.

On 21st July 1872, Arthur Conan Doyle was confirmed by Bishop Richard Roskell of Nottingham at Stonyhurst College.

In November 1873, Arthur Conan Doyle and another student, Arthur Roskell, launched a journal called The Stonyhurst Figaro. Conan Doyle contributed with 'Some wicked jokes' and 2 poems.

On February 16, 1874, Arthur Conan Doyle participated in a cricket match on Shrove Monday.

On May 25, 1874, Arthur Conan Doyle engaged in a cricket game on Whit Monday.

On November 21, 1874, Arthur Conan Doyle reached London and stayed with various relatives for three weeks.

On July 28, 1875, Arthur Conan Doyle stayed in Liverpool with the Rockcliffe family on his way to Stella Matutina, a Jesuit college in Feldkirch, Austria.

Arthur Conan Doyle traveled from Feldkirch to Lindau, Rorschach, Basle, and finally arrived in Paris, France. He stayed overnight in Basle on 27 June before reaching Paris on 28 June.

Arthur Conan Doyle spent several weeks in Paris at 65 Avenue de Wagram, staying with his great-uncle and godfather, Michael Edward Conan. The name 'Conan' was given in tribute to his great-uncle.

Arthur Conan Doyle's youngest sister, Bryan Mary Julia Josephine Doyle, also known as 'Dodo', is born in this year.

In 1878, he worked as a doctor's assistant to Dr. Charles Richardson in Sheffield for a period of 3 weeks.

In September 1879, his first short story titled 'The Mystery of Sasassa Valley' was published.

Charles Doyle, father of Arthur Conan Doyle, enters a nursing home due to his health issues.

On 11 July 1880, the whalers Hope and Eclipse met up with the Eira and Leigh Smith Expedition, where a photograph was taken aboard the Eira featuring Doyle, Smith, the Gray brothers, and ship's surgeon William Neale.

On 18 August 1880, during the Smith Expedition to Franz Josef Land, Cape Flora, Bell Island, Nightingale Sound, Gratton Island, and Mabel Island were named.

Arthur Conan Doyle serves as the ship's surgeon on the Greenland whaler Hope, where he gains experience as a skilled harpooner, toughening him physically and mentally.

Arthur Conan Doyle works as a dispenser for a doctor in Birmingham.

In January 1882, he embarked on a journey as a doctor aboard the Mayumba, which sailed to the coast of Guinea in West Africa.

In May 1882, he established offices in Plymouth and Southsea, Portsmouth.

In June 1882, with limited funds, Doyle set up a medical practice in Portsmouth after leaving a partnership in Plymouth.

Arthur completed his Masters degree in Biology.

In 1884, Conan Doyle published 'J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement' in Cornhill Magazine, 'The Heiress of Glenmahowley' in Temple Bar, and 'The Cabman's Story' in Cassell's Saturday Journal. He also inherited some money from his uncle Dicky.

On August 5th, 1885, Conan Doyle ties the knot with Louise “Toulie” Hawkins.

On August 6, 1885, he married Louisa Hawkins, who was the sister of one of his patients.

The short story 'Habakuk Jephson's Statement' based on the mystery of the Marie Celeste was published. It was so convincing that it was officially denied.

The first Sherlock Holmes adventure, A Study in Scarlet, was rejected by several publishers before being accepted by Ward, Lock & Co. on October 30, 1886.

Arthur Conan Doyle wrote A Study in Scarlet in three weeks at the age of 27. It was accepted for publication by Ward Lock & Co on November 20, 1886. The story featured Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

In 1887, Arthur Conan Doyle was initiated as a Freemason at the Phoenix Lodge No. 257 in Southsea. He had a brief membership in the lodge, resigning in 1889, returning in 1902, and resigning again in 1911.

Arthur received his M.D. degree.

In 1888, the first book edition of 'A Study in Scarlet' was released, marking a significant milestone in the Sherlock Holmes series.

The first Sherlock Holmes story, 'A Study in Scarlet', was published.

On January 13, 1890, Anne Mary Frances Conan Doyle, the wife of Arthur Conan Doyle, dies of influenza at the age of thirty-three.

In January 1891, Arthur Conan Doyle studied ophthalmology in Vienna, Austria.

By the end of March 1891, Arthur Conan Doyle opened a practice in London at 2 Upper Wimpole Street.

In November 1891, Arthur Conan Doyle expressed his desire to 'slay Holmes' and end the character for good, feeling that Holmes was distracting him from other pursuits. His mother's response urged him not to do so.

Arthur Conan Doyle's famous work, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, was published. This collection of detective stories introduced the iconic character of Sherlock Holmes to the world.

The Refugees was published by Conan Doyle.

Conan Doyle's wife Louisa was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Conan Doyle's father, Charles Altamont Doyle, passed away.

The Strand Magazine published The Adventure of the Final Problem, where Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty fell at Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland, leading to the author's desire to focus on more serious literary work.

The Strand Magazine released The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard in July.

Arthur Conan Doyle visited Egypt for personal or professional reasons. The trip might have influenced his future works or provided inspiration for his writing.

In 1896, Conan Doyle and his family move back to England.

On March 15, 1897, while visiting London, Conan Doyle developed feelings for a woman named Jean Leckie, leading to a platonic relationship out of respect for his wife.

In 1899, 'A Duet with an Occasional Chorus' was published.

In February 1900, Arthur Conan Doyle traveled to South Africa to serve as a doctor during the Boer War in Bloemfontein. It was during this time that he encountered a young Winston Churchill. He later returned to England in July.

Between March and June 1900, Arthur Conan Doyle served as a volunteer physician in the Langman Field Hospital at Bloemfontein during the Second Boer War in South Africa. He later wrote about the war and defended the UK's role in it.

In October 1900, Arthur Conan Doyle faced defeat in the parliamentary elections as a Unionist candidate in Edinburgh.

In December 1900, Arthur Conan Doyle's essay titled The Great Boer War was published.

In 1901, 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' was published in The Strand magazine.

On January 16, 1902, Arthur Conan Doyle's essay The War in South Africa: Its Cause and Conduct was published in twenty countries.

In 1902, Arthur Conan Doyle was knighted by King Edward VII in the 1902 Coronation Honours. He received the accolade in person at Buckingham Palace on 24 October of that year.

In 1903, Arthur Conan Doyle was appointed as a Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.

In 1904, Conan Doyle became a member of the Crimes Club and 'The Return of Sherlock Holmes' was published.

In August 1905, Conan Doyle's novel Sir Nigel, set in the Middle Ages, begins serialization in The Strand Magazine.

He penned one of the most renowned Sherlock Holmes stories.

Arthur Conan Doyle was granted the Order of the Medjidie – 2nd Class in 1907.

Oscar Slater, a Jew of German origin, was convicted of bludgeoning an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow in 1908. Arthur Conan Doyle was intrigued by the case due to inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and a belief in Slater's innocence. Doyle ended up contributing to Slater's successful appeal in 1928.

Conan Doyle's son, Denis Percy Stewart Conan Doyle, is born. He also writes 'The Crime of the Congo' and becomes President of the Divorce Law Reform Union.

Conan Doyle gets involved in the Oscar Slater case, a notable legal matter. He also welcomes his son Adrian Malcom and publishes 'The Marriage of the Brigadier'.

In 1911, Conan Doyle took part in the motor car race known as Prince Henry Tour. This event showcased his adventurous spirit and interest in automobiles.

In March 1912, while staying at the Lyndhurst Grand Hotel, Doyle sketched original designs for a third-storey extension and alteration of the front facade. The building was constructed according to his plans and remains largely unchanged.

The Lost World was published in April 1912.

Arthur Conan Doyle's daughter Lena Jean was born on March 11, 1913.

Arthur Conan Doyle, known for his love of travel, visited the United States. This trip might have had an impact on his personal life or literary career.

After the declaration of war with Germany, Arthur Conan Doyle formed a group of local volunteers in May 1914.

The Valley of Fear, a Sherlock Holmes novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, was published in book form in 1915. The story involves a murder mystery and the infamous criminal organization, the Scowrers.

During the war, Arthur Conan Doyle was reporting on the French and Italian fronts in May 1916.

In October 1917, the short story His Last Bow was published, featuring Sherlock Holmes on the eve of the First World War.

In 1918, Arthur Conan Doyle faced the tragic loss of his son Kingsley. This event had a profound impact on the author and his family.

In 1919, Arthur Conan Doyle released his second book on spiritualism, 'The Vital Message'. This further solidified his support for spiritualist ideas and the quest for evidence of an afterlife.

Conan Doyle's mother passed away on December 30th, 1920. Around the same time, his wife discovered mediumnic talents.

Conan Doyle published an article in The Strand Magazine supporting the claim that two young girls had photographed actual fairies in Cottingley, sparking controversy and criticism.

Conan Doyle's work 'The Coming of the Fairies' was published on September 1st, 1922.

Conan Doyle's autobiography 'Memories and Adventures' was published in September 1924.

In 1925, at the International Spiritualist Congress in Paris, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was nominated as the Honorary President. This recognition highlighted his prominent role in the spiritualist community.

In 1926, Arthur Conan Doyle's two-volume book 'The History of Spiritualism' was published. The book, which included contributions from spiritualist W. Leslie Curnow, sparked controversy due to Doyle's non-scientific approach and criticism of fraud in mediumship.

Conan Doyle's latest Sherlock Holmes short story, 'The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place', was published in Liberty magazine in March 1927.

In 1928, a five-month tour of Africa is launched.

On July 7, 1930, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle passes away and is laid to rest in the rose garden at Windlesham.

On July 8, 1930, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle passes away and is laid to rest at the rose garden in Windlesham.

Thousands of people gathered at London's Royal Albert Hall for a séance where spiritualist medium Estelle Roberts claimed to have contacted Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who had passed away.

Paul Bildt starred in the film The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes in 1937.

Lady Jean Conan Doyle, the second wife of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, passed away on 27 June 1940.

Pierre Nordon published a biography titled 'Conan Doyle: A Biography' in 1967.

Carleton Hobbs was part of the BBC radio drama Conan Doyle Investigates in 1972.

Ronald Pearsall wrote a book called 'Conan Doyle: A Biographical Solution' in 1977.

Iain Cuthbertson starred in the BBC radio drama Conan Doyle and The Edalji Case in 1987.

Peter Jeffrey was part of the BBC radio drama Conan Doyle's Strangest Case in 1995.

Peter O'Toole appeared in the movie FairyTale: A True Story in 1997.

Daniel Stashower penned 'Teller of Tales' in 2000, delving into the life of Arthur Conan Doyle.

Massimo Polidoro's book 'Final Séance' explores the peculiar friendship between Houdini and Conan Doyle.

Tom Fisher acted in the movie Shanghai Knights in 2003.

Ian Hart appeared in the film Finding Neverland in 2004.

Arthur Conan Doyle was selected as one of the ten 'Eminent Britons' by the Royal Mail for a commemorative postage stamp issue in 2009.

Adrian Lukis appeared in the stage adaptation of the novel Arthur & George in 2010.

Doyle's unfinished work 'Narrative of John Smith' was published posthumously in 2011.

Chris Tallman featured in Chapter 10 of The Dead Authors Podcast in 2012.

Steven Miller was part of the Jago & Litefoot audio drama The Monstrous Menagerie in 2014.

Eamon Stocks was involved in the video game Assassin's Creed Syndicate in 2015.

In 2016, researchers discovered that the Piltdown Man hoax was orchestrated by amateur archaeologist Charles Dawson, not Arthur Conan Doyle as previously believed. DNA evidence linked Dawson to planting fake remains, including a tooth, to deceive the scientific community.

Ryohei Kimura was part of the mobile game Ikémen Vampire: Temptation in the Dark in 2019.