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Umberto Eco

Umberto Eco

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Film
Birthday
January 5, 1932
Age
94
Height
0'0" (0 cm)
Net Worth
$10M
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About

Umberto Eco was an Italian medievalist, philosopher, semiotician, novelist, cultural critic, and political and social commentator. He is best known for his novel 'The Name of the Rose', a historical mystery that blends semiotics, biblical analysis, medieval studies, and literary theory. Eco's work explored complex themes of language, meaning, and culture, establishing him as a prominent intellectual figure.

Career Timeline

1954D$0.001M

Begins Academic Career

Starts working as a cultural editor for RAI.

1971C$0.05M+$0.049M

Professor of Semiotics

Becomes professor of semiotics at the University of Bologna.

1980B$1M+$0.95M

Publishes 'The Name of Rose'

Achieves international fame with his novel.

1988B$3M+$2M

Publishes 'Foucault's Pendulum'

Continues success with another novel.

2000B$7M+$4M

Continued Literary Success

Maintains popularity as a writer and intellectual.

2015B$9M+$2M

Publishes 'Numero Zero'

Releases his final novel before his death.

2016B$10M+$1M

Death

Dies, leaving a lasting legacy in literature and academia.

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