Hugo Magnus

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

Summary

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

Key Facts

  • Hugo Magnus's place of birth was Środa Śląska[2].
  • Hugo Magnus died in Wrocław[4].
  • Hugo Magnus was born on May 31, 1842[3].
  • Hugo Magnus died on April 15, 1907[5].
  • Hugo Magnus held citizenship in German Empire[10].
  • Hugo Magnus worked as an ophthalmologist[6].
  • Hugo Magnus worked as a medical historian[7].
  • Hugo Magnus's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Hugo Magnus's employers was University of Wrocław[11].
  • Hugo Magnus's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Hugo Magnus is Das Auge und das Mienenspiel[13].
  • Hugo Magnus was a member of Corps Lusatia Breslau[14].
  • Hugo Magnus is recorded as male[15].
  • Hugo Magnus's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hugo Magnus earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[17].
  • Hugo Magnus's family name is recorded as Magnus[18].
  • Hugo Magnus's given name is recorded as Hugo[19].
  • Hugo Magnus's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Hugo Magnus's described by source is recorded as Die „Entwickelung“ des Farbensinns[21].
  • Hugo Magnus's described by source is recorded as Neue Untersuchungen über Farbenblindheit[22].
  • Hugo Magnus's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Hugo Magnus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Hugo Magnus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hugo Magnus'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Hugo Magnus's place of birth was Środa Śląska[2]. He was born on May 31, 1842[3].

Education

Hugo Magnus's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[12]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6], medical historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Hugo Magnus's employers was University of Wrocław[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hugo Magnus is Das Auge und das Mienenspiel[13].

Death and Burial

Hugo Magnus died on April 15, 1907[5]. He died in Wrocław[4].

Why It Matters

Hugo Magnus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

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 ophthalmologist[6], medical historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Hugo Magnus go to school?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d 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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