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Born on January 17, 1860, Anton Chekhov was from Taganrog, Don Host Oblast, Russia. Anton Chekhov was listed as a physician, novelist and journalist. Death is recorded on July 15, 1904, at the age of 44. Education on record includes Medical faculty of Moscow University. Awards on record include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class, Pushkin Prize (1888), Medal for works on the first general census and 2 more.
My Take
Anton Chekhov is one of the writers I return to most, and I never tire of the fact that he practiced medicine while reshaping modern drama. The Cherry Orchard, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, The Seagull, almost nothing happens in them and yet the ache of ordinary lives lands like a quiet blow. I think his physician's eye is the secret: he observes people without judgment, then warms the clinical gaze with deep compassion. That he did all this before dying at forty-four still astonishes me. For me, no one captures the dignity of disappointment quite the way Chekhov does.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anton Chekhov
- Name (Japanese)
- アントン・チェーホフ
- Reading
- あんとん・ちぇーほふ
- Born
- January 17, 1860 – July 15, 1904
- Origin
- Taganrog, Don Host Oblast, Russia
- Occupation
- physician / novelist / journalist / writer / prose writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Monkey
2. Background
- University
- Medical faculty of Moscow University
Awards & achievements
- Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
- 1888 Pushkin Prize
- Medal for works on the first general census
- Honorary Citizen of the Russian Empire
- Order of Saint Stanislaus
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Cherry Orchard |
| Notable work | Uncle Vanya |
| Notable work | Vanka |
| Notable work | Three Sisters |
| Notable work | Fat and Thin |
| Notable work | The Seagull |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Anton Chekhov born?
Anton Chekhov was born on January 17, 1860.
When did Anton Chekhov die?
Anton Chekhov died on July 15, 1904, aged 44.
Where was Anton Chekhov from?
Anton Chekhov was from Taganrog, Don Host Oblast, Russia.
What did Anton Chekhov do?
Anton Chekhov worked as physician, novelist, journalist, writer, prose writer.
Where did Anton Chekhov study?
Anton Chekhov attended Medical faculty of Moscow University.
What was Anton Chekhov known for?
Anton Chekhov's notable works include The Cherry Orchard, Uncle Vanya, Vanka.
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