Ugo Foscolo
Italian writer and poet (1778–1827)
Ugo Foscolo was born on February 6, 1778 in Zakynthos and died on September 10, 1827 in Turnham Green, aged 49. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, playwright, translator and literary critic. Country of citizenship: Republic of Venice. Fields of work: patriotism. Notable works include “The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis”, “Dei Sepolcri” and “Discorso sul testo della Divina Commedia”. Educated at University of Padua. Member of Academy of Sciences of Turin and Accademia delle Arti del Disegno.
- Born
- February 6, 1778 · Zakynthos
- Died
- September 10, 1827 · Turnham Green
- Age at death
- 49
- Citizenship
- Republic of Venice
- Occupations
- poet, writer, playwright, translator, literary critic
- Notable works
- The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis, Dei Sepolcri, Discorso sul testo della Divina Commedia
- Education
- University of Padua
- Wikipedia editions
- 57 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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