Ugo Foscolo

Ugo Foscolo

Italian writer, revolutionary and poet (1778–1827)

Died aged 49AquariusRepublic of Venice

Biography

Ugo Foscolo (Italian: [ˈuːɡo ˈfoskolo, fɔs-]; 6 February 1778 – 10 September 1827), born Niccolò Foscolo, was an Italian writer, revolutionary and poet.

He is remembered for his 1807 long poem Dei Sepolcri, for writing what is considered the first modern Italian novel, The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis (1798), and the carmen The Graces (1812).

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • University of Pavia

Notable works

  • The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis
  • Dei Sepolcri
  • Discorso sul testo della Divina Commedia

Family

Children
Floriana Foscolo
Parents
Andrea FoscoloDiamantina Spathis
Siblings
Giulio FoscoloGiovanni Foscolo

Quick answers about Ugo Foscolo

How old was Ugo Foscolo?
Ugo Foscolo died on September 10, 1827 at the age of 49.
When is Ugo Foscolo's birthday?
Ugo Foscolo was born on February 6, 1778.
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Ugo Foscolo was born in Zakynthos.
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Ugo Foscolo's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
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Ugo Foscolo is a citizen of Republic of Venice.
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Ugo Foscolo is known as poet, writer, playwright, translator.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Ugo Foscolo.

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