Alexander Chekhov

Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist and memoirist (1855-1913)
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Alexander Chekhov
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Summary

Alexander Chekhov is a human[1]. Born in Taganrog[2], he… he was born on September 3, 1855[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on May 30, 1913[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], prose writer[8], opinion journalist[9], and memoirist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Chekhov was born in Taganrog[2].
  • Alexander Chekhov died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Alexander Chekhov was born on September 3, 1855[3].
  • Alexander Chekhov was born on 1855[12].
  • Alexander Chekhov died on May 30, 1913[5].
  • Alexander Chekhov is buried at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[13].
  • Alexander Chekhov's father was Pavel Chekhov[14].
  • Alexander Chekhov's mother was Evgenia Chekhova[15].
  • A child of Alexander Chekhov was Michael Chekhov[16].
  • Alexander Chekhov held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Alexander Chekhov worked as a writer[6].
  • Alexander Chekhov worked as a journalist[7].
  • Alexander Chekhov's professions included prose writer[8].
  • Alexander Chekhov's professions included opinion journalist[9].
  • Alexander Chekhov's professions included memoirist[10].
  • Alexander Chekhov's field of work was creative and professional writing[18].
  • Alexander Chekhov's field of work was journalism[19].
  • Alexander Chekhov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20].
  • Alexander Chekhov's education included a stint at Chekhov Gymnasium[21].
  • Alexander Chekhov is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Chekhov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Chekhov's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Chekhov[24].
  • The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[25].
  • Alexander Chekhov's family name is recorded as Chekhov[26].
  • Alexander Chekhov's given name is recorded as Alexander[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Chekhov was born in Taganrog[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 3, 1855[3] and 1855[12]. His father was Pavel Chekhov[14]. His mother was Evgenia Chekhova[15].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20], a faculty[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1804[30] and Chekhov Gymnasium[21], a school[31], in Russia[32], founded in 1809[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], prose writer[8], opinion journalist[9], and memoirist[10]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[18], an academic discipline[34] and journalism[19], an industry[35].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Chekhov was Michael Chekhov[16].

Death and Burial

Alexander Chekhov died on May 30, 1913[5]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. The cause of death was laryngeal cancer[25]. Burial took place at Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways[13].

Why It Matters

Alexander Chekhov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Chekhov born?

Alexander Chekhov was born in Taganrog[2].

Where did Alexander Chekhov die?

Alexander Chekhov passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Alexander Chekhov's parents?

Alexander Chekhov's father was Pavel Chekhov[14]. Alexander Chekhov's mother was Evgenia Chekhova[15].

What did Alexander Chekhov do for work?

Alexander Chekhov worked as writer[6], journalist[7], prose writer[8], opinion journalist[9], and memoirist[10].

Where did Alexander Chekhov go to school?

Alexander Chekhov was educated at Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University[20] and Chekhov Gymnasium[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] ↑ . Q20031476. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · PhotoDoca · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Faculty of Physics and Mathematics of Moscow Imperial University, Chekhov Gymnasium
    Place of burial → Volkovo Cemetery Writer's Walkways
    Occupation → —
    Child → Michael Chekhov
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