Writer
1805 - 1875
Hans Christian Andersen
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... Read full bio →
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