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What is Hugo Gernsback's birth name?

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Hugo Gernsback, born Hugo Gernsbacher, was a Luxembourgish-American inventor, writer, and editor. He is considered to be the "father of science fiction" for his pioneering work in the genre, particularly through his magazine Amazing Stories, which he founded in 1926. Gernsback also made significant contributions to the development of radio and television technology.
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