[Ans] Which author, born on this day in 1859, created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which author, born on this day in 1859, created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes?"

First appearing in print in 1887 (in A Study in Scarlet), the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891; additional tales appeared from then to 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories

Step 2 : Answer to the question "Which author, born on this day in 1859, created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes?"

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Originally a physician, in 1887 he published A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels about Holmes and Dr. Watson. In addition, Doyle wrote over fifty short stories featuring the famous detective.

Step 3 : Other interesting facts related to the question "Which author, born on this day in 1859, created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes?"

From 1876 to 1881, Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh Medical School, including periods working in Aston Supported by wealthy uncles, Doyle was sent to England. Doyle is often referred to as "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" or simply "Conan Doyle" (implying that Conan is part of a compound surname, as opposed to his given middle name)