Hans Christian Andersen was born on 2 April 1805 in Odense and died on the 4th August 1875 in Copenhagen.
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish poet and author who is world famous for his fairy tales such as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, The Nightingale and The Princess and the Pea.
He was also known for his bouquets and paper clips, and is believed to have invented the merged Danish Christmas heart.

In Denmark there are several statues of Hans Christian Andersen, including Henry Luckow-Nielsen statue at the City Hall Square in Copenhagen.

My own experience: I was raised on the Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, which I thought was huge exciting.
Stories like my parents read aloud before going to sleep.

In Danish: Hans Christian Andersen blev født den 2. april 1805 i Odense og døde på den 4. august 1875 i København.
H.C. Andersen var en dansk digter og forfatter der er verdensberømt for sine eventyrer såsom Den grimme Ælling, Den lille havfrue, Nattergalen og Prinsessen på ærten.
Han var også kendt for sine buketter og papirklip, og menes at have opfundet det flettede danske julehjerte.

I Danmark er der flere statuer af H. C. Andersen, bl.a. Henry Luckow-Nielsen statue ved Rådhuspladsen i København.

Mine egne erfaringer: Jeg er vokset om med H.C. Andersens eventyr, som jeg synes er enorm spændende. Historier som mine forældre læste højt inden jeg skulle sove.

Facts: H.C. Andersen statue, Rådhuspladsen 57, 1550 Copenhagen K