Hans Christian Andersen

Born:  April 2, 1805              Passed away:   August 4, 1875

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His biography: One of the most prolific and beloved writers of all time, Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen is best known for his fairy tales. Born in Odense, Denmark, in 1805, Andersen published his first story at 17. In all, he wrote more than 150 stories before his death in 1875.

 https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hans-Christian-Andersen-Danish-author

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His Stories:

The Ugly Duckling

The Princess and the Pea

The Little Mermaid

The Little Match Girl

The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Snow Queen (Frozen is based on this story)

Thumbelina

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

The Red Shoes

The Fir Tree

The Nightingale

The Wild Swans

and many more