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Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), Danish author. Although also a poet and novelist, Andersen is particularly remembered for his famous fairy tales, including The Ugly Duckling, The Red Shoes, The Little Mermaid and The Emperor's New Clothes. Cartoon from Punch (London, 10 January 1857) celebrating Andersen's to Britain and showing him surrounded by children.