Arthur Conan Doyle

About Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer and physician whose historical importance stems overwhelmingly from his creation of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his chronicler, Dr. Watson. While a prolific writer across genres, including historical fiction and spiritualism, it is the enduring cultural impact of the deductive reasoning exemplified by Holmes that secures his place in the Pantheon, ranking him #652 among history's most influential figures. This enduring literary legacy places him significantly ahead of many scientists, political leaders, and philosophers in terms of long-term cultural significance.

In the modern digital landscape of 2025, Conan Doyle garners 930K annualized Wikipedia views. This level of attention places him in a notable overattention category, evidenced by an Attention Gap score of +3x relative to his historical importance rank. For comparison, the influential poet Lord Byron ranks slightly higher in historical importance (#716) yet achieved 1.4M views in 2025, suggesting Doyle benefits significantly from the sustained popularity of his fictional creations. Despite this high attention, his interest level is slightly waning, showing a -4.1% year-over-year change in views and a -6% drop in momentum between the first and third quarters of 2025.