Hans Christian Andersen
1805–1875
Danish author of fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid.
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was a writer, born in Odense, Denmark and died in Rolighed, Denmark.
- Known as
- Writer
- Category
- Writers
- Born
- 1805, Odense, Denmark
- Died
- 1875, Rolighed, Denmark
Alive at the same time as Hans Christian Andersen
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Portrait: Thora Hallager, Public domain.
