Christophe Plantin
French humanist, publisher and printer (c.1520–1589) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Christophe Plantin (Dutch: Christoffel Plantijn; c. 1520 – 1 July 1589) was a French Renaissance humanist and book printer and publisher who resided and worked in Antwerp. He established in Antwerp one of the most prominent publishing houses of his time, the Plantin Press. It played a significant role in making Antwerp a leading centre of book publishing in Europe. The publishing house was continued by his successors until 1867.
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Christophe Plantin | |
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Born | c. 1520 |
Died | (1589-07-01)1 July 1589 |
Resting place | Antwerp |
Years active | 1548–1589 |
Known for | Plantin Press |
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