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Was Sherlock Holmes Based On A Real Person?

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The truth behind the world's most famous fictional sleuth - Sherlock Holmes was inspired by a real-life Victorian detective.
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  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, admitted the character was closely modeled after Dr. Joseph Bell, a pioneering forensic scientist who wowed crowds with his deductive reasoning.
  • Doyle attended medical school with Bell and was so impressed by his analytical skills that he based the entire Sherlock Holmes franchise on his mentor - giving the world an enduring icon of mystery and intrigue.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dr. Joseph Bell, Sherlock Holmes
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