Biography of Anton Chekhov | Early Life - Education and Medical Career - Major Works and Personal Life - Health Issues and Death of Anton Chekhov
Biography of Anton Chekhov: Born: January 29, 1860, in Taganrog, Russian Empire Died: July 15, 1904, in Badenweiler, German Empire Biography of Anton Chekhov Early Life: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born into a lower-middle-class family. His father ran a grocery store, and the family faced financial struggles after the bankruptcy of the family business. Anton Chekhov's Education and Medical Career: Chekhov attended the Taganrog Gymnasium, where he developed an interest in literature. In 1879, Chekhov moved to Moscow to pursue medicine at the Moscow State Medical University. Writing Career: Chekhov began writing humorous sketches for popular magazines to support himself financially during his medical studies. His short stories gained recognition, and he became a regular contributor to various periodicals. Some of his early works include "The Steppe" (1888) and "Ward No. 6" (1892). Major Works of Anton Chekhov: "The Seagull" (1896): Chekhov's...