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Umberto Eco - italian philosopher and novelist
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About Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco was a celebrated Italian author, philosopher, and medievalist who came into the limelight after publishing his 1980 novel titled “The Name of the Rose”. He went on to produce lots of literary works including:
- “Foucault's Pendulum” – 1988
- “Baudolino” – 2000
- “Numero zero” – 2015
Parents
- Giulio Eco (father)
- Giovanna Bisio (mother)
Spouse
- Renate Ramge (became his wife in 1962)
Children
He was survived by two children.
Education
He had his tertiary education at the University of Turin.
Achievements
- Strega prize (1981)
- Anghiari prize (1981)
- McLuhan Teleglobe prize (1985)
Death
He died in 2016 after battling pancreatic cancer.
Trivia
He was influenced by some great philosophers and writers like Thomas Aquinas, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Charles Sanders Peirce.
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Umberto Eco
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Bogaerts, Rob / Anefo
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F.A.Q. about Umberto Eco
When is his birthday?
Umberto Eco's birthday is on January 5, 1932.
In how many days is his birthday?
Umberto's birthday is in 285 days
How old was Umberto when he died?
He was 84 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 19, 2016.
How old would he be today?
Umberto Eco would be 92 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Umberto from?
He was born in Alessandria.