Daniel Tammet - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 31, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Daniel Tammet's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Highly publicized mathematical feats, linguistic talent, and bestselling memoir 'Born on a Blue Day' |
Intro
Daniel Tammet is a British essayist, novelist, translator, and autistic savant known for his extraordinary mathematical and linguistic abilities. He is acclaimed for his autobiographies and presentations on the links between language, mathematics, and synesthesia.
Early Life & Background
Daniel Tammet was born in London, England, the eldest of nine children. He was diagnosed with high-functioning autistic savant syndrome and experienced epileptic seizures as a young child, which later abated. Tammet's unusual skills in mathematics and language became apparent early in his life.
Career Highlights
- Published international bestseller 'Born on a Blue Day' (2006), an autobiographical account of living with savant syndrome and synesthesia.
- Set a European record for reciting pi from memory to 22,514 digits in 2004.
- Appeared in documentaries such as the BBC's 'The Boy with the Incredible Brain'.
- Published multiple books, including 'Thinking in Numbers' and 'Every Word is a Bird We Teach to Sing'.
- Has mastered over 10 languages and created his own constructed language, Mänti.
Trivia
- Tammet claims to see numbers as unique shapes, colors, and textures because of his synesthesia.
- He learned Icelandic in just one week for a television documentary.
FAQs
People also ask
Daniel Tammet is 47 years old.
Daniel Tammet was born the 31 January 1979.
London, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About January 31st, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 31, 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping signed a cultural agreement in Washington, D.C., aiming to strengthen cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between the two nations. This agreement was part of a series of accords signed during Deng's visit to the United States, following the normalization of diplomatic relations on January 1, 1979.
- Day of the week: January 31st, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Le Freak by Chic
- #1 UK song: Heart Of Glass by Blondie
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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