47 Years ago: Swiss historian Werner Kaegi died.
June 15, 2026This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
- 15 June 1979: Death of Werner Kaegi. Werner Kaegi was a Swiss historian known for his biography of Jacob Burckhardt, a figure closely tied to Basel. Kaegi's work reflects Basel's intellectual heritage, and his personal connections to Adrienne von Speyr and Hans Urs von Balthasar further link him to the city's cultural milieu. See wikipedia for more information.
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