Английская Википедия:Antwerp International Exposition (1894)

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The Antwerp International Exposition (Шаблон:Lang-nl, Шаблон:Lang-fr) was a world's fair held in Antwerp, Belgium, between 5 May and 5 November 1894. It covered Шаблон:Convert, attracted 3 million visits and made a profit.[1] It took place at the same location as the 1885 exposition.[2]

Participating nations

There were several participating nations: German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria, China, Congo, Denmark, Spain, United States, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Persia, Portugal, Romania, Russia, the South African Republic (for which Gerard Jacob Theodoor Beelaerts van Blokland was Commissaire Général),[3] Switzerland and the Ottoman Empire.

There was also a joint presence from Sweden and Norway.

As well as Netherlands itself, there were presentations of the Dutch East Indies including Java, parts of Sumatra and Madura.[4]

Fair officials

Count Hippolyte d'Ursel was the Commissioner General and Count de Pret Roose de Calesburg the President of the Executive Committee.[5]

Prize

Walter MacEwen won a medal of honour (grand prize).[6]

See also

References

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External links

Шаблон:List of world fairs in Belgium Шаблон:Authority control


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