David Beck (archaeologist)

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David Beck (born May 10, 1893 in Triesenberg , † May 21, 1966 in Chur ) was a Liechtenstein teacher, local history researcher and archaeologist .

Life

David Beck was born as the son of the farmer and Stickers Gottlieb Beck and Maria, born Bühler. After attending the Feldkirch teacher training college , David Beck passed the teaching examination in 1919 . Immediately afterwards, Beck taught at the Triesenberg elementary school until 1938 and then at the Ebony School in Vaduz .

In 1953 Beck was entrusted with the establishment of the Liechtenstein National Museum , which he headed as a part-time director until his death. To this end, he led the prehistoric and early historical excavations of the Historical Association for the Principality of Liechtenstein, such as on the Lutzengütle, Borscht, Schneller, Malanser, Krüppel, at the Roman fort in Schaan or on the Upper Schellenberg Castle ruins , of which excavation reports are in the yearbook of the Historical Association for the Principality of Liechtenstein. In addition, Beck wrote numerous works on Walserism and Triesenberg local history. His special commitment was the preservation of the Walser language, especially the Triesenberg dialect.

From 1955 to 1966 he was chairman of the Historical Association for the Principality of Liechtenstein. In 1963 he received an honorary doctorate from the Philosophical-Historical Faculty of the University of Basel for his research . Also in 1963 he received the title of Princely Academic Councilor .

David Beck was married to Emma nee Ospelt. He died on May 21, 1966 a few days after he had turned 73 in Chur.

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SURNAME Beck, David
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Liechtenstein archaeologist and local history researcher
DATE OF BIRTH May 10, 1893
PLACE OF BIRTH Triesenberg
DATE OF DEATH May 21, 1966
Place of death Chur