Daniel Föller

Dr. Daniel Föller is a Researcher at the University of Basel's Department of History within the Faculty of Philosophy and History. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he works as a Research Assistant under Professor Rüdiger with office location at Hirschgässlein 21, 4051 Basel.

His research specialization centers on Carolingian history, with particular expertise in military history, political culture, and church-state relations during the early medieval period. Dr. Föller is actively engaged in the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) project 'Waffenträger' (Armed Men), which investigates the relationship between ecclesiastical institutions and military power structures in Carolingian Europe. His scholarly contributions include presentations at the department's research colloquium 'Current Research on the History of the Pre-Modern Era,' where he shares findings on political culture and military habitus in early medieval contexts.

As part of the Department of History at the University of Basel—which encompasses specialized research areas including Medieval Times, Early Modern Period, Modern and Contemporary History, Eastern European History, History of Africa, and Digital History—Dr. Föller's work primarily contributes to the Medieval Times research focus. His academic activities reflect the department's commitment to interdisciplinary historical research and scholarly exchange within the international academic community.