Werner Kaegi (1901–1979) was a Swiss historian. He is best known for a single work, a biography of Jacob Burkhardt. This appeared in seven volumes, from 1947 to 1982.
He was recipient of the Gottfried-Keller-Preis and the Erasmus Prize.
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Date of birth:
- 1901
Date of death:
- 1979 (age 78 years)