Anton Chekhov

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Physician · Russian Empire

Date of birth: January 29, 1860
Died on July 15, 1904: Died at the age of 44; Would have turned 166 today

Russian dramatist and author (1860–1904)

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Anton Chekhov was a physician (Russian Empire). Anton Chekhov was born on January 29, 1860 in Taganrog. Among other things, Anton Chekhov was known for Kashtanka, Fat and Thin, and Three Sisters.

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Work by Anton Chekhov

Title	Year
Kashtanka	–
Fat and Thin	–
Three Sisters	–
The Cherry Orchard	–
The Seagull	–
Uncle Vanya	–
Vanka	–
The Black Monk	–

Facts about Anton

Born: January 29, 1860 in Taganrog
Died: July 15, 1904
Nationality: Russian Empire
Occupations: Physician, Film screenwriter, Playwright, Journalist, and Short story writer
Languages: Russian
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 173 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: January 29, 1860
Born on a: Sunday
Zodiac sign: Aquarius

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What makes Anton Chekhov unique

In memory: Died at the age of 44
Today: Would have turned 166 today

First award in 1888, the year Anton Chekhov turned 28.

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Awards

Award	Year
Pushkin Prize	1888
Honorary Citizen of the Russian Empire	–
Medal for works on the first general census	–
Order of Saint Stanislaus	–
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class	–

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