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Umberto Eco
Umberto Eco was an Italian writer, philosopher, and semiotician born in Alessandria on 5 January 1932 . He studied media studies and philosophy at the University of Turin and was a professor of semiotics at various universities in Italy and France. Eco is best known for his novels "The Name of the Rose " (1980), "The Foucault Pendulum " (1988), and "The Cemetery in Prague " (2010), all of which have been translated into numerous languages and have become worldwide bestsellers. His works are characterized by their historical, philosophical, and literary allusions and often play with the concept of perception and the interpretation of signs and symbols. Eco died in Milan on 19 February 2016.
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Birthday: Capricorn
Chinese zodiac sign:
牛 Water Ox
18,375 days ago (50 years, 3 months, 22 days)
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The Moon in the Gemini improves our mental faculties, makes us curious and responsive. We are awake and looking for new experiences and impressions. This is a good time for all kinds of communication, contacts, training, and learning.
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