Gammelholm og Nyhavn in Copenhagen in Københavns Kommune, Capital Region, Copenhagen, Denmark — Northen Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Hans Christian Andersen
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2023
1. Hans Christian Andersen Marker
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1870-1871
The Poet H.C. Andersen lived here from 1870 to 1871.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 55° 40.7′ N, 12° 35.257′ E. Marker is in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden (Capital Region, Copenhagen), in Københavns Kommune. It is in Gammelholm og Nyhavn. Marker is on Tordenskjoldsgade, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Tordenskjoldsgade 17, Copenhagen, Hovedstaden 1055, Denmark. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Hans Christian Andersen (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bethelskibet / Bethel Ship (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Mindeankeret / The Memorial Anchor (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Frederik Kuhlau (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); August Bournonville (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Dagbladet Politiken / The Politiken Newspaper
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1. Where did Hans Christian Andersen live in Copenhagen? (H.C. Andersen Centret).
Excerpt: 1870: On 19 September, after a stay at Rolighed, Hans Christian Andersen moved into new lodgings, a small hotel called "Kronprindsesse Lovisa" at Tordenskjoldsgade 17, first floor, where he took two rooms with the Misses Marie Charlotte and Emerentze Rossing. He stayed there till 29 April 1871. For a time Carsten Hauch lived on the ground floor in the same pension, while his family were at Hellebæk.(Submitted on August 4, 2023.)
2. Stories from Hans Andersen (Library of Congress). The LoC’s foreword to an illustrated volume of his short stories provides a short biography, excerpted below:
Summary: Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) is perhaps Denmark's best known author. A prolific writer of plays, novels, travel books, and an autobiography,(Submitted on August 4, 2023.)he is mainly remembered for his 156 fairy tales and stories, among them "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling," and "The Emperor's New Clothes." Andersen was born and raised in Odense, the only child of a poor washerwoman and shoemaker. He received little formal education, but drew upon his early experiences and observations in his literary work. He once wrote: "Most of what I have written is a reflection of myself. Every character is from life. I know and have known them all." Andersen's stories have been translated into more than 100 languages…Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 20232. Hans Christian Andersen Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance. It’s easy to miss.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2023
3. Hans Christian Andersen Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
