Man of Mystery

Sherlock Holmes

Who is Sherlock Holmes?

Real or Fictional?Fictional Character

Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

First appeared in publication in 1887

Featured in 4 novels and 56 short stories

Country of Origin?Lived in “Victorian

Era” London, England

Victorian Era: 1837-1901

Named after Queen Victoria

Sherlock’s Occupation

What is Mr. Holmes Like?Logical

Created Deductive Reasoning

Excellent at problem solving

BrilliantExtremely intelligentVery observant

MessyApartment clutteredStill knows where

everything is

EgotisticalSolves cases the police

cannotSometimes works for

the GovernmentSocially Awkward

Strange habitsEmotionally coldFew friends

Depressed/EcstaticHappy when on a caseSad when not

Known Associates

Dr. John Watson

Mrs. Hudson Mycroft Holmes

Inspector Lestrade

Professor James Moriarty

Incarnations of Sherlock Holmes