Charles Altamont Doyle
Charles Altamont Doyle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 March 1832 |
| Died | 10 October 1893 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Watercolours, Illustrations |
| Spouse |
Mary Foley (m. 1855) |
| Children | 9 or 10, including Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Parent(s) | John Doyle Marianna Conan Doyle |
Charles Altamont Doyle (25 March 1832 – 10 October 1893) was an illustrator, watercolourist and civil servant. A member of an artistic family, he is remembered today primarily for being the father of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of fictional character Sherlock Holmes.