Christophe Plantin Prize

The Christophe Plantin Prize (French: Prix Christoffel Plantin), is a Belgian civilian prize, intended to reward a Belgian citizen who resides abroad, who has made significant contributions to cultural, artistic or scientific activities. Named after noted printer Christophe Plantin, the prize was created in 1968 on the initiative of: * Dr. Baron , doctor * Baron Roger Avermaete, writer * Hugo van Kuyck, architect * Maurits Naessens, banker * OJ Van de Perre, industrialist

Christophe Plantin Prize

The Christophe Plantin Prize (French: Prix Christoffel Plantin), is a Belgian civilian prize, intended to reward a Belgian citizen who resides abroad, who has made significant contributions to cultural, artistic or scientific activities. Named after noted printer Christophe Plantin, the prize was created in 1968 on the initiative of: * Dr. Baron , doctor * Baron Roger Avermaete, writer * Hugo van Kuyck, architect * Maurits Naessens, banker * OJ Van de Perre, industrialist