Hugo Magnus

German ophthalmologist and medical historian (1842–1907)
Person human Q119754
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Summary

Hugo Magnus was born on May 31, 1842[1], in Środa Śląska[2]. He died on April 15, 1907[3], in Wrocław[4]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[5], medical historian[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: German Empire[10]
  • Employer: University of Wrocław[11]
  • Educated at: University of Wrocław[12]
  • Notable work: Das Auge und das Mienenspiel[13]
  • Member of: Corps Lusatia Breslau[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Medicine[16]
  • Family name: Magnus[17]
  • Given name: Hugo[18]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Die „Entwickelung“ des Farbensinns[20], Neue Untersuchungen über Farbenblindheit[21], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Hugo Magnus[24]
  • P14397: 3127[25]
  • P14608: 116678771[26]

Why It Matters

Hugo Magnus has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Hugo Magnus born?

Hugo Magnus was born in Środa Śląska[2].

Where did Hugo Magnus die?

Hugo Magnus died in Wrocław[4].

What did Hugo Magnus do for work?

Hugo Magnus worked as an ophthalmologist[5], medical historian[6], university teacher[7], and physician[8].

Where did Hugo Magnus go to school?

Hugo Magnus was educated at University of Wrocław[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL1172250A, OL7235911A
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 116678771
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  4. 21w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Das Auge und das Mienenspiel
    Academic degree → Doctor of Medicine
    Given name → Hugo
    Family name → Magnus
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