
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
02/04/1805
Day of Death
04/08/1875
(70) years old
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 nati... Read More