The Christophe Plantin Prize ('' French: Prix Christoffel Plantin''), is a

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, intended to reward a Belgian citizen who resides

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, who has made significant contributions to cultural,

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activities. Named after noted printer

Christophe Plantin Christophe Plantin ( nl, Christoffel Plantijn; – 1 July 1589) was a French Renaissance humanist and book printer and publisher who resided and worked in Antwerp. Life Plantin was born in France, probably in Saint-Avertin, near the city of ...

, the prize was created in 1968 on the initiative of: *Dr. Baron Ludo van Bogaert, doctor *Baron Roger Avermaete, writer *Hugo van Kuyck, architect *Maurits Naessens, banker *OJ Van de Perre, industrialist Funded by voluntary contributions, the prize consists of a 10,000

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fund and a

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created by Antwerp artist May Néama. On one side the medal has a portrait of Christoffel Plantin, accompanied by his statement: ''"I have more hope in posteriority than in the current world population."'' To the reverse is an old picture of Antwerp quays, with a compass and another statement of Plantin: ''"Labore and Constantia."''

Winners

References

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External links

Christophe Plantin Prize website
Civil awards and decorations of Belgium 1968 establishments in Belgium Awards established in 1968