Hans Christian Andersen

Personal Info

  • Known ForWriting
  • GenderMale
  • Birthday1805-04-02
  • Day of Death1875-08-04 (70 years)
  • Place of BirthOdense, Funen, Kingdom of Denmark–Norway [now Denmark]
  • Also Known As H. C. AndersenHans-Christian AndersenHans Christian AndersonHans AndersenХ. К. АндерсенH. Ch. AndersenH. Ch. AnderssenH.C. Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen

Biography

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 nationality. Andersen's fairy tales, of which no fewer than 3381 works have been translated into...Read More