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Hugo Gernsback (August 16 1884 - August 19 1967) born Hugo Gernsbacher was a Luxembourgian American inventor writer editor and magazine publisher best known for publications including the first science fiction magazine. His contributions to the genre as publisher were so significant that along with the novelists H. G. Wells and Jules Verne he is one person sometimes called The Father of Science Fiction.
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When is Hugo Gernsback's birthday?
Hugo Gernsback was born on the , which was a Saturday. Hugo Gernsback's next birthday would be in 192 days (would be turning 142years old then).
How old would Hugo Gernsback be today?
Today, Hugo Gernsback would be 141 years old. To be more precise, Hugo Gernsback would be 51485 days old or 1235640 hours.
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What was Hugo Gernsback's zodiac sign?
Hugo Gernsback's zodiac sign was Leo.
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The ruling planet of Leo is the Sun. Therefore, lucky days were Sundays and lucky numbers were: 1, 4, 10, 13, 19 and 22 . Gold, Orange, White and Red were Hugo Gernsback's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Leo include: Self-awareness, Dignity, Optimism and Romantic. Negative character traits could be: Arrogance and Impatience.Was Hugo Gernsback gay or straight?
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Is Hugo Gernsback still alive? Are there any death rumors?
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How old was Hugo Gernsback when he/she died?
Hugo Gernsback was 83 years old when he/she died.
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When did Hugo Gernsback die? How long ago was that?
Hugo Gernsback died on the 19th of August 1967, which was a Saturday. The tragic death occurred 58 years ago.
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Where was Hugo Gernsback born?
Hugo Gernsback was born in Bonnevoie, Luxembourg, Luxembourg (city).
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Where did Hugo Gernsback die?
Hugo Gernsback died in Manhattan.
What was Hugo Gernsback's birth name?
Hugo Gernsback's birth name was Hugo Gernsbacher.
When did Hugo Gernsback retire? When did Hugo Gernsback end the active career?
Hugo Gernsback retired in 1967, which is more than 59 years ago.
When did Hugo Gernsback's career start? How long ago was that?
Hugo Gernsback's career started in 1911. That is more than 115 years ago.
What kind of books did Hugo Gernsback write? What genre was Hugo Gernsback?
Hugo Gernsback's writing and literature style belong to the following genre: Science fiction.
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What is Hugo Gernsback doing now?
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