Belgium: The 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Andreas Vesalius (1514 - 1564)

Andreas Vesalius (31 December 1514 – 15 October 1564) was a Flemish anatomist, physician, and author. He wrote one of the most influential books on human anatomy, "De humani corporis fabrica" (On the Fabric of the Human Body). Vesalius is often called the founder of modern human anatomy. Vesalius is the Latinized form of Andries van Wesel.

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The 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Andreas Vesalius (from a set of 5) - Issued: 22-04-2014

Many thanks to Wesley!

Belgium: The 100th Anniversary of the World Cycling Championships

 

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The 100th Anniversary of the World Cycling Championships  - Issued: 30-08-2021

Many thanks to Wesley!

Belgium: Albert Hustin - Conservation of Blood

 

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Albert Hustin - Conservation of Blood - Issued: 12-06-2017

Many thanks to Wesley!

Belgium: EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity"

 

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EUROPA 2023 - "Peace - the highest value of humanity" - Issued: 12-06-2023

Many thanks to Wesley!

Belgium: Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station

The Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, located on Utsteinen Nunatak in Queen Maud Land (71°57′00″S 23°20′49″E), is a Belgian scientific polar research station, which went into service on 15 February 2009. The station is named after Princess Elisabeth, Duchess of Brabant, the eldest daughter of King Philippe of Belgium. This Cover is from the Belare (Belgian Antarctic Research Expedition) of 2017 to 2018 and  shows the autograph of the Expedition leader.

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King Philippe - Issued: 14-03-2016

Many thanks to Juanvi Garcia!

Belgium: Squares of Namur

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Squares of Namur "Places de la Ville de Namur" (from a set of 4) - Issued: 27-08-2018


Many thanks to Henry!

Belgium: Antwerp

Antwerp (Dutch: Antwerpen, French: Anvers) is a city in Belgium, the capital of Antwerp province in the region of Flanders. With a population of 510,610, it is the most populous city proper in Belgium. Its metropolitan area houses around 1,200,000 people, which is second behind Brussels. The inhabitants of Antwerp are nicknamed Sinjoren, after the Spanish honorific señor or French seigneur, "lord", referring to the Spanish noblemen who ruled the city in the 17th century. The city also hosted the 1920 Summer Olympics.

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Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)  - Issued: 25-06-2012


Thanks Sabrina, Michael and Niklas for this nice card!

Belgium: Shrimp Fishing on Horseback (De Belgische Kust)

On the north-west Belgian coast, there is a little-known tradition: shrimp fishing on horseback. To do it, the fishermen drag the fishing nets behind them, picking up the shrimp from the sands while on horseback. The fishermen train Belgian draft horses, with an average weight of 1000kg, and use special materials to capture the shrimp. Listed, since December 2013, on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity because of the activity’s respect for the marine environment and the cultural heritage and promotion it provides to the local community among other reasons, shrimp fishing on horseback is currently only practiced by 15 fishermen who work as a community and are fully involved in keeping this tradition alive.

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Shrimp Fishermen on Horseback - Issued: 27-06-2015


Many thanks to Lara for this nice card with matching stamp!