Andersen

American

[an-der-suhn] / ˈæn dər sən /

noun

Hans Christian 1805–75, Danish author, especially of fairy tales.

Andersen British

/ ˈændəsən /

noun

Hans Christian. 1805–75, Danish author of fairy tales, including The Ugly Duckling, The Tin Soldier, and The Snow Queen

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Hans Christian Andersen overstayed his visit to the Dickens family in 1857.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Andersen Group, a financial advisory services firm, started trading last December and has already carved out a proper base.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

DHS has launched an investigation into the attack, Andersen told Salon.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

One of those freed was Sambo Andersen, who decided to remain near Mount Vernon because his wife and children were still Custis dower slaves.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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