politics and governance | January 17, 2026

Celebrities Whose Name Starts With H

Birthdate: April 2, 1805

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Odense, Denmark

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.