
German physician and sexologist (1868–1935)
1868 — 1935
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Profession
German physician and sexologist (1868–1935)
Born
May 14, 1868
Died
1935 (age ~67)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
writer, physician, author
1868
Born in Kołobrzeg (1868-05-14)
1935
Died in Nice
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Magnus Hirschfeld was a German physician, sexologist, and LGBTQ advocate whose German citizenship was revoked in 1933 by the Nazi government.
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Magnus Hirschfeld was a German physician, sexologist, and LGBTQ advocate whose German citizenship was revoked in 1933 by the Nazi government.
The name Magnus means "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Magnus Hirschfeld was born on May 14, 1868.
Magnus Hirschfeld died in 1935, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.
The name Magnus is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin of mostly Scottish and Scandinavian usage.. Etymology: t=great, taken from the title of Carolus Magnus "Charlemagne" by an eleventh century king of Norway, and brought to Scotland in medieval times.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Magnus
Magnus — May 14, 1868
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
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