THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Hugo Gernsback
Hugo Gernsback was born on August 16, 1884 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg and died on August 19, 1967, aged 83.
Born
August 16, 1884
Hugo Gernsback died aged 83.
Died: August 19, 1967
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
- Birthplace
- Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Professions
- editor, novelist, science fiction writer, writer, inventor, electrotechnician, publisher
- Citizenship
- United States, Luxembourg
More about Hugo Gernsback
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- Hugo Gernsbacher
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- BnF authorities
- Dictionnaire des auteurs luxembourgeois
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- SNAC
- Vegetti Catalog of Fantastic Literature
- Integrated Authority File
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Hugo Gernsback when they died?
Hugo Gernsback died aged 83.
When is Hugo Gernsback’s birthday?
Hugo Gernsback’s recorded birthday is August 16.
Where was Hugo Gernsback born?
Hugo Gernsback was born in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
What was Hugo Gernsback’s name at birth?
Hugo Gernsback’s recorded birth name is Hugo Gernsbacher.
When did Hugo Gernsback die?
Hugo Gernsback died on August 19, 1967.