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    Not much is written about Sherlock Holmes' family, but he has an older brother. What is his name and how much older than Sherlock is he?

    Question #38567. Asked by jasper9lives. (Sep 08 03 3:16 PM)


    TabbyTom

    		Mycroft Holmes is seven years older than Sherlock.

    Sep 08 03, 3:19 PM
    ezespinosa

    		It was also said that Mycroft was "smarter".

    Sep 23 03, 8:59 PM
    puffin

    		And a better observer/deducer, but lacked Holmes' energy.

    Feb 04 04, 4:38 PM

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