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 Bart Perdieus
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| General Description : | The Davidsfonds is a Catholic organisation in Flanders, Belgium with the purpose of promoting the Flemish culture in the areas of literature, history and art. The Davidsfonds was founded in Leuven, Belgium on 15 January 1875, with the motto Voor Godsdienst, taal en volk (E: For religion, language and people). It was named after canon and professor Jean-Baptist David. Together with the Vermeylenfonds (socialist) and the Willemsfonds (liberal), it promoted the Flemish culture, resulting in a growing feeling of Flemish identity. In the 20th century, the activities of the Davidsfonds, Vermeylenfonds and Willemsfonds reflected a divided society, based upon political ideology. Called "pillarization" (Dutch: verzuiling), Catholic, socialist, and liberal interests formed parallel organizations (political parties, trade unions, banks, newspapers, cultural, and social circles) to promote their interests. While sometimes leading to wasteful re-duplication the pillars also supported each other (e.g., in labor strikes) when it furthered their own interests. As of 2005, the organization had 60,000 members and 575 divisions. It organizes cultural activities and publishes a magazine and books. |
| Face value | 5 Francs |
| Catalog code (Michel) | BE 1809 |
| Catalog code | Stamp Number BE 917 Yvert et Tellier BE 1750 Stanley Gibbons BE 2382 AFA number BE 1818 Belgium BE 1757 Unificato BE 1750 |
| Stamp colour | multicolor |
| Stamp use | Commemorative stamp |
| Print run | 5.500.000 |
| Issue date | 22/03/1975 |
| Designer | An Goris / J. Malvaux |
| Print technique | photogravure |
| Perforation | 11 1/2 |
| Height | 28.00 mm |
| Width | 39.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
