Umberto Eco[a] OMRI (5 January 1932 – 19 February 2016) was an Italian medievalist, philosopher, semiotician, novelist, cultural critic, and political and social commentator.

Jul 18, 2025 · Umberto Eco, Italian literary critic and semiotician best known for his novel The Name of the Rose, a murder mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery but, in essence, a …

Feb 20, 2016 · Italian author Umberto Eco, who intrigued, puzzled and delighted readers worldwide with his best-selling novel "The Name of the Rose," has died.

Umberto I was the king of Italy from 1878 to 1900 and belonged to the 'House of Savoy.' He was also known by his nickname, “il Buono,” meaning “the Good.”

Mar 14, 2025 · As king, Umberto I led Italy into the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Germany, and his support for nationalistic and imperialist policies during his reign led to …

Umberto Eco. Writer: The Name of the Rose. He is a professor of semiotics, the study of communication through signs and symbols, at the University of Bologna. Also a philiosopher, a …

Umberto I (Italian: Umberto Ranieri Carlo Emanuele Giovanni Maria Ferdinando Eugenio di Savoia; 14 March 1844 – 29 July 1900) was King of Italy from 9 January 1878 until his …

Umberto Eco (1932–2016) was an acclaimed writer, philosopher, medievalist, and semiotician. In addition to dozens of nonfiction books, he authored seven novels, including The Name of the …

Jul 25, 2025 · Umberto I was the duke of Savoy and king of Italy who led his country out of its isolation and into the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Germany. He supported …

Feb 19, 2016 · Umberto Eco was an Italian medievalist, philosopher, semiotician, novelist, cultural critic, and political and social commentator.