Umberto Eco - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 05, 1932 |
|---|---|
| Age | 93 |
| Birthplace | Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Umberto Eco's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Authoring 'The Name of the Rose', contributions to semiotics, medieval philosophy, and literary criticism. |
Intro
Umberto Eco was an Italian novelist, literary critic, philosopher, semiotician, and university professor, best known for his internationally acclaimed novel 'The Name of the Rose' and his influential work in semiotics and medieval studies.
Early Life & Background
Born in Alessandria, Italy, Umberto Eco attended the University of Turin, where he studied medieval philosophy and literature, earning a Laurea degree in philosophy in 1954. He became interested in Thomas Aquinas and later taught at various Italian universities.
Career Highlights
- Published 'The Name of the Rose' in 1980, a bestseller translated into dozens of languages.
- Wrote additional novels including 'Foucault's Pendulum' (1988), 'The Island of the Day Before' (1994), and 'Baudolino' (2000).
- Authored seminal academic works in semiotics such as 'A Theory of Semiotics' (1976).
- Held the chair of Semiotics at the University of Bologna.
- Received honorary doctorates from multiple universities worldwide.
Trivia
- Eco was a noted bibliophile, reportedly owning over 50,000 books.
- He was a founding member of the International Center for Semiotic and Cognitive Studies.
FAQs
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How old is Umberto Eco?
Umberto Eco is 93 years old.
When was Umberto Eco born?
Umberto Eco was born the 5 January 1932.
Where is Umberto Eco from?
Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy.
On His Birth-Day
About January 5th, 1932, in brief:
- Historical events: Chuck Noll, a legendary American football player and head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was born in Ohio. He would go on to become one of the most successful coaches in NFL history, leading the Steelers to four Super Bowl victories during the 1970s.
- Day of the week: January 5th, 1932 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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