Historedia
Person

Arthur Conan Doyle

Events
5
Episodes
8
Years
1886–1900

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Arthur Conan Doyle, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Sherlock Holmes debuts in A Study in Scarlet

    1886–1888

    Role: Author

    1. 20 November 1886 · LondonManuscript Acceptance

      Doyle wrote the novel in three weeks at age 27. Ward Lock & Co accepted the manuscript in November 1886, paying £25 for all rights.

    2. 1887 · LondonBeeton's Christmas Annual Publication

      The story was published in late 1887 in Beeton's Christmas Annual, receiving positive reviews in Scottish newspapers.

    3. July 1888 · LondonFirst Book Edition

      The novel was published as a standalone book in July 1888, featuring illustrations by the author's father.

  2. Sherlock Holmes debuts in The Strand Magazine

    1891

    Role: Author

    1. 25 June 1891 · The Strand MagazineDebut of 'A Scandal in Bohemia'

      The first Holmes story in The Strand Magazine was published on 25 June 1891, marking the start of the serialization.

  3. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes published in London

    1892

    Role: Author

    1. 14 October 1892 · United KingdomPublication of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

      Arthur Conan Doyle's collection of twelve short stories was published in the United Kingdom on 14 October 1892 by George Newnes.

  4. The Adventure of the Final Problem published in The Strand Magazine

    1893

    Role: Author

    1. December 1893 · Publication venuePublication in The Strand Magazine

      The story was published in December 1893 in The Strand Magazine in the UK and in McClure's Magazine in the US.

  5. William Gillette's Sherlock Holmes play debuts on Broadway

    1899–1900

    Role: Co-author of the play and creator of the Sherlock Holmes character

    1. October 23, 1899 · Star Theatre, BuffaloBuffalo Premiere

      The play first appeared at the Star Theatre in Buffalo, New York, on October 23, 1899, following a copyright performance in England.

    2. November 6, 1899 – June 16, 1900 · Garrick Theatre, New York CityBroadway Debut

      After three previews, the play opened at the Garrick Theatre in New York City on November 6, 1899, running until June 16, 1900.

Sources

  1. Arthur Conan Doyle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. A Study in Scarlet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  3. A Scandal in Bohemia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
  5. The Final Problem Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  6. Sherlock Holmes (play) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14