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Also Known As Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Born January 29, 1860 • Taganrog • Russia
Died July 14, 1904 or July 15, 1904 • Germany
Notable Works “A Dreary Story” • “Ivanov” • “Peasants” • “The Bear” • “The Black Monk” • “The Cherry Orchard” • “The Seagull” • “Three Sisters” • “Uncle Vanya” • “Ward Number Six” • “Wood Demon”
Notable Family Members spouse Olga Knipper-Chekhova

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