Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. First appearing in print in 1887's 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 until 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, between about 1880 and 1914.
| First appearance | A Study in Scarlet |
| Created by | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Occupation | Consulting private detective |
| Family | Mycroft Holmes (brother) |
| Nationality | British |
About Sherlock Holmes
Private detective known for his perceptive observational skills who became a British cultural icon, depicted in numerous books, short stories, movies and TV series.
Achievement of Sherlock Holmes
Guinness World Records recognized him as the most portrayed movie character in history.
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Latest information about Sherlock Holmes updated on July 28 2021.
