Anton Janša, Slovenian pioneer beekeeper
Ljubljana, 20 May - Slovenia's pioneer beekeper Anton Janša is to be celebrated throughout the world if the country succeeds in having the UN declare his birthday, 20 May, World Honeybee Day. The 18th-century apiarist and painter is considered the founder of modern apiculture and most of his findings are still relevant today.
Ljubljana
Pioneer of modern beekeeping Anton Janša (1734-1773).
Photo: STA
Ljubljana
Pioneer of modern beekeeping Anton Janša (1734-1773).
Photo: STA
Brdo pri Lukovici.
Bees hives.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA
Brdo pri Lukovici.
Bees hives.
Photo: Tina Kosec/STA
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