Writers born on May 22

Take a focused look at the writers born on May 22. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1859 Arthur Conan Doyle

  Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, celebrated primarily for creating the legendary fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, as well as Dr. Watson. His works had a profound impact on the detective fiction genre, setting standards for literary detective characters and stories. In addition to the Sherlock Holmes series, Conan Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and non-fiction. [bio]