Hans Christian Andersen

  • Known for: Writer
  • Date of birth: 1805. April 2.
  • Place of birth: Odense, Funen, Kingdom of Denmark–Norway [now Denmark]

Hans Christian Andersen (April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children: his stories express themes that transcend age and na...

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