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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).

Quick facts about Ugo Foscolo

  • Full name: Ugo Foscolo
  • Born: 1778-02-06
  • Nationality: Republic of Venice
  • Known as: Author
  • Wikidata ID: Q166234

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Who is Ugo Foscolo?

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)..

What nationality is Ugo Foscolo?

Ugo Foscolo is Republic of Venice.

When was Ugo Foscolo born?

Ugo Foscolo was born on 1778-02-06.

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