When and where was Anton Chekhov born?
Anton Chekhov was born on the 29th of January 1860 in Taganrog, a commercial port city on the Sea of Azov.
Common questions about Anton Chekhov
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What profession did Anton Chekhov qualify for in 1884?
Anton Chekhov qualified as a physician in 1884 and treated the poor free of charge while considering medicine his lawful wife and literature his mistress.
Why did Anton Chekhov travel to Sakhalin Island in 1890?
Anton Chekhov traveled to Sakhalin Island in 1890 to interview thousands of convicts and settlers for a census and to witness the conditions of the penal colony.
Who did Anton Chekhov marry on the 25th of May 1901?
Anton Chekhov married Olga Knipper on the 25th of May 1901 in a quiet ceremony owing to his horror of weddings.
When and where did Anton Chekhov die?
Anton Chekhov died on the 15th of July 1904 at the age of 44 in the German spa town of Badenweiler after a long fight with tuberculosis.