August Burckhardt-Brandenberg

1896–1987 (age 91)

Biography

August Burckhardt-Brandenberg devoted his career to safeguarding Basel's documentary heritage, bringing rigorous care to the city archives and supporting scholarly research.

He guided generations of historians and curated exhibitions that opened new conversations about the past, leaving a thoughtful presence near his final resting place at Wolfgottesacker.

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