Tomaž Planina
Slovenian cave photographer, speleologist, and botanist
About Tomaž Planina
Lived 1934 – 2014 (aged 80). Tomaž Planina was a Slovenian and Yugoslav speleologist, botanist, photographer and biologist, known for Speleology.
Tomaž Planina ([tomáž planína, pron. tomazh pluneenah], 17 March 1934 – 31 December 2014) was a Slovenian cave photographer, speleologist, and botanist. He was most known for his work in cave photography, laboratory rope testing, especially in connection to knots, and his contribution to the development of the single-rope technique.
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Who was Tomaž Planina?
Slovenian cave photographer, speleologist, and botanist (1934-2014)
When was Tomaž Planina born?
Tomaž Planina was born on 17 March 1934 in Škofja Loka.
When did Tomaž Planina die?
Tomaž Planina died on 31 December 2014 in Laško.
What was Tomaž Planina's occupation?
Tomaž Planina was a speleologist, botanist, photographer and biologist.
What was Tomaž Planina known for?
Tomaž Planina was known for Speleology.
What nationality was Tomaž Planina?
Tomaž Planina was Slovenian and Yugoslav.
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