Birthdate: August 16, 1884
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Died: August 19, 1967
Hugo Gernsback, a notable American editor and magazine publisher, is recognized for founding the pioneering science fiction publication, Amazing Stories. His influential work in the genre earned him the moniker “The Father of Science Fiction,” standing alongside esteemed authors Jules Verne and H.G. Wells. Gernsback’s impact extended to the electronics and radio sectors, where he established a radio station, WRNY, and launched Modern Electrics, the world’s first magazine dedicated to electronics and radio. His enduring legacy is commemorated through the annual “Hugo Awards” presented at the World Science Fiction Convention.
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