Human Accomplishment: Hans Christian Andersen

a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.

Born

2 April 1805 Odense, Funen, Denmark–Norway

Died

4 August 1875 (aged 70) Østerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark

Occupation

Writer

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Denmark

era

1800+

Genres

Children's literature, travelogue

Language

Danish

Notable works

" The Little Mermaid " " The Ugly Duckling " " The Snow Queen " " The Emperor's New Clothes " " The Little Match Girl "

Period

Danish Golden Age

Resting place

Assistens Cemetery, Copenhagen (København)