What nationality is the namesake of HC Andersen?
Hans Christian Andersen Hans Christian Andersen ( ; ] ), often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen (2 April 1805 – 4 August 1875), was a Danish author. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories, called "eventyr" in Danish, express themes that transcend age and nationality.
Carl-Ebbe Andersen Carl-Ebbe Andersen (January 19, 1929 – June 14, 2009) is a Danish rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. He was born in Roskilde. In 1948 he was the coxswain of the Danish boat which won the gold medal in the coxed pairs event.