Hans Christian Andersen vs Sojourner Truth
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Compare the life timelines of Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) and Sojourner Truth (1797–1883) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 70 years, from 1805 to 1875.
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Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875)
- — Born in Odense, Denmark Verified
- — Moved alone to Copenhagen to seek his fortune Verified
- — Attended grammar school in Slagelse on a royal grant
- — Published his first booklet of fairy tales Verified
- — Published The Little Mermaid
- — Died in Copenhagen, Denmark Verified
Sojourner Truth (1797–1883)
- — Born into slavery in Swartekill, New York Verified
- — Escaped from slavery with her infant daughter Verified
- — Won a court case to recover her son Peter Verified
- — Took the name Sojourner Truth and became an itinerant preacher Verified
- — Published The Narrative of Sojourner Truth Verified
- — Delivered the 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech in Akron, Ohio Verified
- — Moved to Battle Creek, Michigan Verified
- — Met President Abraham Lincoln at the White House Verified
- — Died in Battle Creek, Michigan Verified