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Sir Arthur Ignatius Canon Doyle (May 22, 1859 – July 7, 1930) was a Scottish author, inventor, and physician. He was originally a medical professional, but he owes his fame to the creation of the character of Sherlock Holmes, a private detective. He has written four novels and more than fifty Sherlock Holmes short stories. In general, Sherlock Holmes stories are considered a turning point in crime literature. He was a prolific writer in his time and in addition to Sherlock Holmes stories; He has written many other poems, plays and novels. He was also a member of Freemasonry.