Verdussen family

Verdussen was a dynasty of printers in Antwerp, starting with Hieronymus Verdussen I in the late sixteenth century, and ending around 1800. Many other printers in Antwerp were also related to the Verdussens through marriage. They specialized in religious works and works in Spanish,[1] but also published newspapers, almanachs, poetry, scientific works, .... By the end of the 17th century, they produced about 21% of the Spanish books printed in the Netherlands, and with 5 presses was second only to Moretus in Antwerp. In 1876, the Verdussenstraat (Verdussen Street) was named after the family in Antwerp.[2]

  1. ^ Pérez Rosales, Laura (2009). Memorias e historias compartidas (in Spanish). Universidad Iberoamericana. p. 260. ISBN 978-607-417-017-7. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  2. ^ "De Inventaris van het Bouwkundig Erfgoed". Vlaams Instituut voor het Onroerend Erfgoed. Retrieved 29 August 2011.