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Statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster on Grote Markt

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Statue of Laurens Janszoon Coster on Grote Markt

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    June 23, 2022

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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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    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.
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