THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Anton Chekhov
Russian dramatist and author (1860–1904)
Anton Chekhov was born on January 29, 1860 in Taganrog, Russia and died on July 15, 1904, aged 44.
Born
January 29, 1860
Anton Chekhov died aged 44.
Died: July 15, 1904
- Birthplace
- Taganrog, Russia
- Professions
- film screenwriter, playwright, journalist, short story writer, writer, physician, prose writer, librettist, satirist
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire
More about Anton Chekhov
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Birth name
- Антонъ Павловичъ Чеховъ
- Pseudonyms
- Антоша Чехонте, Человек без селизёнки, Брат моего брата
Family
- Sibling
- Maria Chekhova
- Sibling
- Mikhail Chekhov
- Spouse
- Olga Knipper
- Sibling
- Alexander Chekhov
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was Anton Chekhov when they died?
Anton Chekhov died aged 44.
When is Anton Chekhov’s birthday?
Anton Chekhov’s recorded birthday is January 29.
Where was Anton Chekhov born?
Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog, Russia.
What was Anton Chekhov’s name at birth?
Anton Chekhov’s recorded birth name is Антонъ Павловичъ Чеховъ.
When did Anton Chekhov die?
Anton Chekhov died on July 15, 1904.