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  • NAME: Hans Christian Andersen
  • OCCUPATION: Author
  • BIRTH DATE: April 02, 1805
  • DEATH DATE: August 04, 1875
  • EDUCATION: University of Copenhagen
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Odense, Denmark
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Copenhagen, Denmark
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Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen wrote many books and plays, but he is best known and loved for his innovative fairy tales.

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Born in a slum in 1806, Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen achieved worldwide fame for his highly original and innovative fairy tales. Many of his classics, including The Ugly Duckling and The Princess and the Pea, remain popular with adults and children worldwide.

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