Anton Chekhov
(1860-1904)

Russian dramatist and author (1860–1904) – Anton Chekhov was born in Taganrog (Port city in Rostov Oblast in southern Russia) on January 29th, 1860 and died in Badenweiler (Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on July 2nd, 1904 at the age of 44. Today Anton Chekhov would be 164 years old.

Age

how old was Anton Chekhov when he died?

Anton Chekhov died in 1904 at the age of 44.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 29th, 1860 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Taganrog Port city in Rostov Oblast in southern Russia
Death Date	July 2nd, 1904 (Saturday)
Death place	Badenweiler Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Anton Chekhov

Birthday

When was Anton Chekhov born?

Anton Chekhov was born on January 29th, 1860.

Death

When did Anton Chekhov die?

Anton Chekhov died on July 2nd, 1904 at the age of 44 in Badenweiler (Municipality in Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today Anton Chekhov would be 164 years old.