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Hugo Gernsback

Hugo Gernsback, born Hugo Gernsbacher, was a Luxembourgish-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 the annual awards presented at the World Science Fiction Convention are named the "Hugos" in his honour. - Wikipedia

American inventor, writer, editor and publisher (1884–1967)

Born August 16, 1884
Died August 19, 1967

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American inventor, writer, editor and publisher (1884–1967)

Born August 16, 1884
Died August 19, 1967

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