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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

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  • 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 Funded by voluntary contributions, the prize consists of a 10,000 € fund and a medal 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." (en)
  • De Christoffel Plantin Prijs (Frans: Prix Christophe Plantin) is een Belgische prijs die wordt toegekend aan een Belg die bijdraagt tot het prestige van België in het buitenland. (nl)
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  • De Christoffel Plantin Prijs (Frans: Prix Christophe Plantin) is een Belgische prijs die wordt toegekend aan een Belg die bijdraagt tot het prestige van België in het buitenland. (nl)
  • 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 (en)
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  • Christophe Plantin Prize (en)
  • Christoffel Plantin Prijs (nl)
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