Netherlands
North Holland
Haarlem
Statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster on Grote Markt
Netherlands
North Holland
Haarlem
Statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster on Grote Markt
Statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster on Grote Markt
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Location: Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
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Laurens Janszoon Coster, also Laurens Jansz. Koster and Laurens Janssoen Coster (* around 1370 in Haarlem; † around 1440) was sexton at the parish church in Haarlem and member of the Great Council, alderman, and city treasurer. Legend has it that he was the inventor of the printing press.
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•June 23, 2022
This monument commemorates Laurens Janszoon Coster, credited to the Dutch as the inventor of the printing press.
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There is a statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster on the main market square.
This sculpture is important for the city of Haarlem because it is a symbol of the city.
Legend says that he was the inventor of the printing press.translated by•April 7, 2024
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