Anton Chekhov (29 January 1860 – 15 July 1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer, who is considered to be among the greatest writers of short fiction in history. Chekhov is known for the plays The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard. Born Anton Pavlovich Chekhov in Taganrog, Russian Empire. (d. 1904)