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Happy Birthday Hans Christian Andersen
From: Parenting for High Potential
Date: 20080301
Author:Anonymous
Hans Christian Andersen was born April 2, 1805, in Odense, Denmark. Although he was born to a poor shoemaker and washerwoman, his father loved the theater and frequently brought his son along. Hans, too, was immediately smitten. During Hans's life, others recognized his talent and supported him through school and in finding employment as a playwrite. For a brief biography of Hans Christian Andersen, go to http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/hcanders. htm. http://www.andersenfairytales.com/en/mai is an animated site for younger children with readings from the fairytales and a brief biography about ...
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