Hans Christian Andersen
Danish writer and poet (1805–1875)
Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2, 1805 in Odense and died on August 4, 1875 in Rolighed, aged 70. Recorded occupations: poet, novelist, children's writer, autobiographer, playwright and journalist. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark. Positions held include etatsråd. Associated movement: Romanticism. Fields of work: fairy tale, creative and professional writing, poetry and prose. Notable works include “The Improvisatore”, “The Fairy Tale of My Life”, “The Ugly Duckling”, “Thumbelina”, “The Snow Queen” and “The Steadfast Tin Soldier”. Educated at Slagelse Gymnasium and University of Copenhagen. Honours include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class, Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, Golden Paintbrush, Royal Order of the Polar Star and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog.
- Born
- April 2, 1805 · Odense
- Died
- August 4, 1875 · Rolighed
- Age at death
- 70
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Occupations
- poet, novelist, children's writer, autobiographer, playwright, journalist
- Positions held
- etatsråd
- Movements
- Romanticism
- Notable works
- The Improvisatore, The Fairy Tale of My Life, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, The Snow Queen, The Steadfast Tin Soldier
- Education
- Slagelse Gymnasium, University of Copenhagen
- Honours
- Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class, Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, Golden Paintbrush, Royal Order of the Polar Star, Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog
- Wikipedia editions
- 183 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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