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Dölf Wild

b. 1954

Swiss historian, archaeologist and science writer

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Born 1954. Dölf Wild is a Swiss historian, archaeologist and science journalist.

Dölf Wild (born 1954) is a Swiss historian, archaeologist and science writer, and works as the chief archaeologist of the city of Zürich. He is best known for his research into the building industry of medieval Zürich and for his contribution to the conservation of Switzerland's architectural heritage.

Life and work Dölf Wild grew up in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, and undertook an apprenticeship as a draftsman at the company that is now SIG Sauer in Neuhausen. Later, he earned a baccalaureate at the cantonal school for adults KME in Zürich. He studied history, anthropology and art history at the University of Zurich,

Since 2001, Dölf Wild has been the chief archaeologist (German: Leiter Stadtarchäologie Zürich) of the city of Zürich.

Publications (selection) Zürichs Münsterhof – ein städtischer Platz des 13. Jahrhunderts? Überlegungen zum Thema »Stadtgestalt und Öffentlichkeit« im mittelalterlichen Zürich. Published by the city of Zürich, Zürich 2011. Urs Jäggin, Felix Wyss et al.: Die Zürcher Predigerkirche – Wichtige Etappen der Baugeschichte. Auf dem Murerplan beschönigt? Untersuchungen an der Westfassade der Predigerkirche. Amt für Städtebau der Stadt Zürich, Zürich 2006. Das Predigerkloster in Zürich. Ein Beitrag zur Architektur der Bettelorden im 13. Jahrhundert. Monographien der Kantonsarchäologie Zürich 32, Hochbaudepartement der Stadt Zürich, Amt für Städtebau, Archäologie, Zürich 1999.

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Born
1954, Neuhausen am Rheinfall
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Education
University of Zurich, University of Zürich
Employers
Zurich

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dölf Wild?

Swiss historian, archaeologist and science writer

When was Dölf Wild born?

Dölf Wild was born in 1954 in Neuhausen am Rheinfall.

What is Dölf Wild's occupation?

Dölf Wild is a historian, archaeologist and science journalist.

What nationality is Dölf Wild?

Dölf Wild is Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dölf Wild

· Wikidata: Q19667073

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