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Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet best known for his fairy tales. He was born on April 2, 1805 in Odense, Denmark. He was the son of a shoemaker and a washerwoman. He was an avid reader and storyteller from a young age, and his first published work was a poem in 1819. He wrote over 150 fairy tales, including classics such as "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Emperor's New Clothes." His works have been translated into more than 125 languages and have inspired numerous adaptations in film, television, and theater. Hans Christian Andersen died on August 4, 1875 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was 70 years old. He was buried in the Assistens Cemetery in Copenhagen. His net worth at the time of his death is estimated to be around $1 million.

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Occupation writer,soundtrack,miscellaneous
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 2 April 1805
Birthday 2 April
Birthplace Odense, Denmark
Date of death 4 August, 1875
Died Place Copenhagen, Denmark
Nationality Denmark

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Hans Christian Andersen Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Hans Christian Andersen height is 6' 0¾" (1.85 m) .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Hans Christian Andersen Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Hans Christian Andersen worth at the age of 70 years old? Hans Christian Andersen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from Denmark. We have estimated Hans Christian Andersen's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2019

Among other 19th century celebrities, Andersen had a reputation as a groupie and a gate-crasher. German poet Heinrich Heine dismissed Andersen as a social climber.

2006

A Shanghai theme park based on his fairy tales opened at the end of 2006.

1867

Unlike many writers, he was widely popular during his lifetime. In 1867, he was appointed Councillor of State in his native Danmark and became Honorary Citizen in Odense.

1833

In 1833, on a visit to Paris, he paid a social call on Victor Hugo at his house.

1828

In 1828, Andersen passed his examination at Copenhagen University and matriculated there. He took the examination which entitled him to begin his studies (philologicum) and passed his philosophicum examination the following year.

1816

In 1816 his father died of illness, and H. C. Andersen got a stepfather who was releated to his mother.

1807

The family did not have a permanent address until 1807. The family lived for the first time together at Munkemøllestræde. The father worked as an independent shoemaker, with a workshop in the livingroom.

1805

H. C. Andersen was born in 1805. His father (Hans Andersen) was a poor shoemaker and his mother a washerwoman.