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Moses Quinby

American beekeeper

Died when: 65 years 41 days (781 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Moses Quinby

Moses Quinby (April 15 or 16, 1810 – May 26, 1875) was an American beekeeper from the State of New York.He is remembered as the father of practical beekeeping and the father of commercial beekeeping in America.

He is best known as the inventor of the bee smoker with bellows.He was the author of numerous articles and several books on beekeeping.


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