Christophe Plantin
Christophe Plantin (; – 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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