Hendrik Christian Andersen
Norwegian-American sculptor, painter and urban planner (1872-1940)
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Summary
Hendrik Christian Andersen was born on April 17, 1872[1], in Bergen[2]. He died on December 19, 1940[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a sculptor[5] and painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (450 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: April 15, 1872[8]
- Place of burial: Protestant Cemetery, Rome[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10], Norway[11]
- Field of work: painting[12], art of sculpture[13], urban planning[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Hendrik Andersen[16]
- Family name: Andersen[17]
- Given name: Hendrik[18], Hendrick[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Name in native language: Hendrik Christian Andersen[21]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1887[22]
- End of work period: January 1, 1940[23]
- Sibling: Andreas Martin Andersen[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
- Artist files at: Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[26]
- P14533: hendrik-christian-andersen[27]
- P14750: 7658-ECB0-CEFD-A021-FFC6[28]
Why It Matters
Hendrik Christian Andersen has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Hendrik Christian Andersen born?
Hendrik Christian Andersen was born in Bergen[2].
Where did Hendrik Christian Andersen die?
Hendrik Christian Andersen died in Rome[4].
What did Hendrik Christian Andersen do for work?
Hendrik Christian Andersen worked as a sculptor[5] and painter[6].