Authors born on January 5

Take a focused look at the authors born on January 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1932 Umberto Eco

  Umberto Eco was an Italian novelist, literary critic, philosopher, semiotician, and university professor, best known for his influential works on semiotics and his internationally acclaimed historical novel 'The Name of the Rose.' [bio]