Christophe Plantin
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.
Christophe Plantin | |
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Posthumous portrait of Plantin by Rubens | |
| Born | c. 1520 |
| Died | 1 July 1589 |
| Resting place | Antwerp |
| Years active | 1548–1589 |
| Known for | Plantin Press |
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