Hi, all!!
 
        One famous person who used to keep bees is Terry Pratchett, a British
fantasy writer and author of the Discworld novels.  I was reading one of
his novels and in the "About the Author" blurb it said that he keeps
bees.  I emailed him about it because I was curious (and I actually got
a response!).  He stated that he kept about half a dozen hives but gave
it up about ten years ago after a bad season.  He thinks he may get back
into it someday, though.  If you read any of his novels, they usually
contain some beekeeping references.  It's kinda neat!!
 
Kevin Palm
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From: Jerry J Bromenshenk
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Subject: Famous People Who Keep Bees
Date: Thursday, February 20, 1997 12:04PM
 
Hi:
 
Beekeepers come from all kinds of backgrounds and interests.  How about
a
list of famous people (living or dead) who keep/kept bees.  Scientists,
politicians, entertainment celebrities, etc.?
 
I believe Sherlock Holmes retired to keep bees.
 
Jerry Bromenshenk
The University of Montana-Missoula
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