Was he ever deceived by people faking supernatural phenomena?
He was taken in by the "Cottingley Fairies" hoax, in which two young women claimed to have taken genuine photographs of fairies.
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What changes did Doyle make to his name?
He used his middle name, Conan, as part of his last name.
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What brought career success after a difficult start?
There was a huge public outcry when he killed off Sherlock Holmes in one of his books.
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Who was a formative influence on Doyle in his youth? How?
A teacher at his university, Dr. Joseph Bell, made a big impression on him. He was able to diagnose patients purely by making logical deductions from their eppe
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Why did he take an interest in mediums?
He became interested in mediums after he suffered depression following the death of his father and also due to the fact his wife had an illness.
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How good a sportsman was Doyle?
He was a very good sportsman, playing first-class cricket and amateur soccer.
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What attempts were made to communicate with him after his death?
A large, public seance was held six days after his death at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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What was problematic about Doyle's father?
His father became an alcoholic
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When did he die? What were his last words?
He died on July 7, 1930. His last words were, "You are wonderful", addressed to his wife.
