Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2nd, 1805 in Odense, Denmark

Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2nd, 1805 in Odense, Denmark.

• Hans Christian Andersen was born on April 2nd, 1805 in Odense, Denmark.
• His father was a shoemaker and his mother was a washwoman for wealthy families.

His family took him to a play when he was 7, and he knew he wanted to write and work in the theatre.

• His family took him to a play when he was 7, and he knew he wanted to write and work in the theatre.
• He was not a successful actor or writer at first.

• Hans Christian Andersen became very well known for his fairy tales. He became known as the greatest writer in Denmark.

The Little Mermaid

• The Little Mermaid
• The Emperor’s New Clothes
• The Snow Queen
• The Ugly Duckling
• The Princess and the Pea

• His stories are known for their emotion.

• “The Emperor’s New Clothes” makes us laugh at the foolish emperor.

• “The Little Mermaid” makes us cry for her lost love.

Hans Christian Andersen died on August 4th 1875.

• Hans Christian Andersen died on August 4th 1875.

• The highest honours in Denmark have been bestowed upon him.