Birthdate: April 2, 1805

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Odense

Died: August 4, 1875

Legendary Danish children’s author Hans Christian Andersen is remembered for his fairy tales, such as The Little Mermaid, The Little Match Girl, The Emperor's New Clothes, and Thumbelina, which have been appreciated by the young the old alike. Many of his tales have been adapted into films, ballets, and plays.