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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

Best Known For

Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen wrote many books and plays, but he is best known and loved for his innovative fairy tales.

Hans Christian Andersen biography

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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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