Paris, France

Although not born in Paris, Oscar Wilde spent a lot of his life here as the UK did not agree with his lifestyle and publications. After being exiled from Britian when released from prison for sodomy, he took asylum in Paris where he later died from meningitis.

1 Bush Villas in Elm Grove, Southsea, England

Southsea is a seaside resort town near Portsmouth in England.  This is where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle established his independent practice of ophthalmology at 1 Bush Villas in Elm Grove.  Due to its slow start and limited clientele, Doyle was able to focus his attention on writing his short stories.  This practice played an important role in developing Doyle’s career as this is where he experienced many failures and successes.  Though his medical practice proved unsuccessful, the spare time Doyle was left with while waiting for patients allo

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