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Anton Janša

1734-05-20 – 1773-09-13

Portrait of Anton Janša
Anton JanšaCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

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.

Occupation & Career

beekeeper, entomologist, zoologist, painter, teacher, opinion journalist

Education

Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

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Education & Institutions

Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q543553 — wikidata View source

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