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Hugo Gernsback (Novelist) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Hugo Gernsback
Hugo Gernsback is an inventor, writer, editor and publisher of the Luxembourg American magazine, best known for his publications including the first science fiction magazine. His contributions to the genre as a publisher - but not as a writer - were so important, with novelists H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, he is sometimes referred to as "The Father of Science Fiction". In his honor, awards are given annually at the World Science Fiction Conference "Hugos".
BornHugo Gernsbacher, August 16, 1884, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
DiedAugust 19, 1967, Manhattan, New York City
Pen nameBeno Ruckshagg, Erno Shuckbagg, Grace G. Hucksnob, Grego Banshuck, Greno Gashbuck, Gus N. Habergock, Kars Gugenchob
OccupationInventor, magazine publisher, editor, writer
NationalityLuxembourgish, American
Period1911–1967 (science fiction)
GenreScience fiction

About Hugo Gernsback

Novelist Hugo Gernsback was born on August 16, 1884 in Luxembourg (He dies at the age of 83, on August 19, 1967).

He was a Luxembourgian publisher, inventor, and writer best known for his science fiction novel Ralph 124C 41+ (1911) and other works. He created Modern Electrics magazine in 1908.

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Hugo Gernsback before becoming famous

Hugo Gernsback was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1884 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Monkey (猴).

Before turning to science fiction, he worked as an electronics engineer and inventor.

Achievement of Hugo Gernsback

Hugos were named after him (the annual World Science Fiction Convention awards).

Hugo Gernsback's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was married three times throughout his life. His first wife was Rose Harvey, his second was Dorothy Kantrowitz, and his third was Mary Hancher.

Hugo Gernsback Collabed with

Both he and Novelist H.G. Wells were influential science fiction authors.

Hugo Gernsback Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Hugo Gernsback updated on March 22 2023.