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
Although the incised letters are painted in gold, there are images available on the internet of when they were painted in black and thus much easier to read.
H.C. Andersen
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1845-1864
The poet H.C. Andersen lived here, 1845-1864.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 55° 40.772′ N, 12° 35.574′ E. Marker is in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden (Capital Region, Copenhagen), in Københavns Kommune. It is in Gammelholm og Nyhavn. Marker is on Nyhavn, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nyhavn 67, Copenhagen, Hovedstaden 1051, 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 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frederik Kuhlau (about 210 meters away); Svenska residenset / Det svenske residenspalæ / The Swedish Residence (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beliggenhed, Beliggenhed, Beliggenhed / Location, Location, Location (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Store Strandstræde 20 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bethelskibet / Bethel Ship
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Also see . . .
1. Hans Christian Andersen (Wikipedia).
Overview: Hans Christian Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875) was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, he is best remembered for his literary fairy tales.(Submitted on August 29, 2023.)
Andersen's fairy tales, consisting of 156 stories across nine volumes, have been translated into more than 125 languages. They have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness, readily accessible to children but presenting lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity for mature readers as well. His most famous fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Red Shoes", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Little Match Girl", and "Thumbelina". His stories have inspired ballets, plays, and animatedand live-action films.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 20232. Hans Christian Andersen Marker - wide viewThe marker is visible here above the nearest umbrella.
2. Nyhavn 67 (Indenforvoldene.dk). A detailed history of the property, including Andersen‘s time there.
On Andersen (in translation): As the memorial plaque shows, H. C. Andersen (1805-1875) lived here on the 2nd floor - apart from his traveling activities - from 1 October 1848 to 13 September 1865 with the host and ship captain Johannes Anholm (1807-1860) and later his widow Joachime Anholm (née Oppermann; 1812-1886) and their daughters.(Submitted on August 28, 2023.)
Andersen had three rooms on the second floor, which cost him 18 rigsdaler a month and, in addition, the privilege of being able to terminate the lease when he had to travel, as well as get it back when he returned to Copenhagen.
However, Madam Anholm (as Andersen referred to her) terminated the lease when her one son and a young man named Bardenfleth were to have the rooms and Andersen then had to move on 13 September 1865. From here he went on a month-long trip in Sweden and left his belongings deposit with friend Ida Koch (née Wulff; 1806-1876).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
