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Odense is the third largest city in Denmark with 145,554 inhabitants (Odense city 1st January 2004) and the capital of the island of Funen. It is the council site for both Odense municipality and Funen County.

Famous residents of Odense

The famous author and poet Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense on April 2 1805. A house in the old part of Odense has been turned into a museum with a large collection of his works and belongings. Also his childhood home is a museum.

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Hans Christian Andersen - April 2 - 1805

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Classical composer Carl Nielsen was also born near Odense, and the town houses a museum in his honour.

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