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Name Origin

Telemaco is an Italian masculine given name derived from the Greek hero Telemachus, son of Odysseus in Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey'. The name means 'far fighter' or 'fighter from afar', reflecting Telemachus's long and arduous journey to find his father.

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Famous People

Telemaco Signorini (1835-1901)

Painter

  • Key figure in the Macchiaioli movement
  • Known for his landscape and genre paintings