Obituary of Anton Chekhov

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Anton Chekhov

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (born January 29, 1860 in Taganrog, Russia) was a playwright and writer who was known for being one of the greatest writers of all time and for his plays being held in high esteem by writers and critics. Anton died on July 15, 1904 and his death was because of complications from tuberculosis. He died young at age 44.

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Anton Chekhov Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Chekhov, Anton
    • Common Name: Anton Chekhov
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Taganrog, Russia
    • Birth Date: January 29, 1860
    • Age: 44 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Atheist
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: Russian
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Anton's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
    • Father: Pavel Yegorovich Chekhov (1825-1898)
    • Mother: Yevgeniya Chekhov
    • Brother(s):
      • Nikolai Chekhov (1858-1889)
      • Mikhail Chekhov (born October 6, 1865-died November 14, 1936)
      • Alexander Chekhov (August 22, 1855-died May 29, 1913)
      • Ivan Chekhov (1861-1922)
    • Sister(s):
      • Maria Chekhov (born August 31, 1863-died January 15, 1957)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Olga Knipper (married 1901-1904, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 15 1904 at age 44
  • Place: Badenweiler, Germany
  • Cause of Death: Lung disease (tuberculosis-related complications)
  • Interment: Buried at the Novodevichy Cemetery in Moscow, Russia

Category Tags:

PlaywrightWriter Russian Born on January 29th Born in 1860 Died in 1904 Died at age 44 Died from Lung disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Chekhov was an epic writer who died at the age of 83. (V)"

"Anton Chekhov's life and death are a testament to his enduring legacy in the literary world, inspiring future generations with his brilliant works and unwavering dedication to storytelling. (V)"

"Mister Chekhov dedicated his life to writing, capturing the intricacies of human nature in his masterful plays and short stories, until he ultimately succumbed to tuberculosis at the age of 44. (V)"

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