Anton Janša
Anton Janša | |
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| Born | c. 20 May 1734 |
| Died | 13 September 1773 (aged 39) |
| Nationality | Slovene |
| Occupation(s) | apiarist painter |
| Known for | Pioneer of modern apiculture |
| Notable work | Discussion on Beekeeping (1771) A Full guide to Beekeeping |
Anton Janša (c. 20 May 1734 – 13 September 1773) was a Carniolan apiarist and painter. Janša is known as a pioneer of modern apiculture and a great expert in the field. He was educated as a painter, but was employed as a teacher of apiculture at the Habsburg court in Vienna.