Quick Facts About Hans Christian Andersen
- Born
- April 2, 1805
- Died
- August 4, 1875
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Profession
- Writer
- Notable works
- Billedbog fra H.C. Andersen samlingerne i Odense
- Known for
- The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina
About Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog
Order of the Dannebrog
Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
Royal Order of the Polar Star
Lektorix
Golden Paintbrush
Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog
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Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class
