Brussels exhibition. Effigies of André Vesale and Abderrahman Ibn Khaldoun
This stamp is a commemorative issue of the Tunisian Republic dating from 1958, created on the occasion of the Brussels Universal and International Exhibition (Expo 58).
It honors two major historical figures linked to science and thought:
Andrew Vesalius (1514–1564): Famous Brussels physician and anatomist, considered the father of modern anatomy.
Ibn Khaldoun (1332–1406): Illustrious philosopher, historian and sociologist born in Tunis, author of the Muqaddima.
It honors two major historical figures linked to science and thought:
Andrew Vesalius (1514–1564): Famous Brussels physician and anatomist, considered the father of modern anatomy.
Ibn Khaldoun (1332–1406): Illustrious philosopher, historian and sociologist born in Tunis, author of the Muqaddima.