Umberto Eco was an Italian writer and philosopher, widely known for his novel The Name of the Rose (Il nome della rosa). Born on January 5, 1932, he gained recognition for his contributions to literature and semiotics. Eco's work often blends fiction with philosophical ideas, reflecting his deep understanding of cultural texts and their interpretations. His scholarly pursuits include a focus on medieval studies and the philosophy of language, solidifying his reputation as a significant figure in both literary and academic circles. He passed away on February 19, 2016.
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Meaning of the name - Umberto
rich in brightness, famous warrior
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Umberto Eco belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Alessandria
Place of Death: Milan
Cause of Death: pancreatic cancer
Educated At: University of Turin
Occupation: literary scholar | semiotician | essayist | medievalist | novelist | literary critic | philosopher | pedagogue | university teacher | translator | historian | writer | screenwriter
Spouses: Renate Ramge
Employers: University of Bologna | Collège de France
Awards Received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Princess of Asturias Award for Communications and Humanities | Strega Prize | Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Cesare Pavese Prize | Austrian State Prize for European Literature
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 5, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 5, 2024 |
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| Sun | 14 Capricorn 10 | 14 Capricorn 50 | 16 Aries 40 |
| Moon | 15 Sagittarius 10 | 2 Scorpio 9 | 23 Aries 39 |
| Mercury | 21 Sagittarius 46 | 23 Sagittarius 4 | 22 Aries 57 |
| Venus | 13 Aquarius 30 | 8 Sagittarius 21 | 1 Gemini 47 |
| Mars | 20 Capricorn 24 | 0 Capricorn 48 | 2 Aries 39 |
| Jupiter | 21 Leo 12 | 5 Taurus 36 | 12 Leo 22 |
| Saturn | 24 Capricorn 31 | 3 Pisces 38 | 3 Aquarius 48 |
| Uranus | 15 Aries 28 | 19 Taurus 18 | 19 Aries 10 |
| Neptune | 7 Virgo 48 | 25 Pisces 9 | 5 Virgo 36 |
| Pluto | 21 Cancer 12 | 29 Capricorn 30 | 19 Cancer 57 |
| Rahu | 0 Aries 2 | 20 Aries 37 | 25 Pisces 9 |
| Ketu | 0 Libra 2 | 20 Libra 37 | 25 Virgo 9 |
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