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Christophe Plantin.
French humanist, publisher and printer (c.1520–1589)
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About Christophe Plantin
Christophe Plantin 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.
Everything about Christophe Plantin →- Occupation
- type designer, printer, publisher, bookbinder
- Citizenship
- Southern Netherlands, France, Spanish Netherlands
- Born
- 1520, May 1520
- Died
- July 1, 1589