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Rudolf Wachter is an Honorary Professor of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lausanne and holds the title of Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Information Sciences. He also serves as Extraordinary Professor of Greek, Latin, and Indo-European Linguistics at the University of Basel. Born in 1954, he earned his first doctorate with Altlateinische Inschriften (1987) and a second doctorate in Oxford (1991) for his work on non-Attic Greek vase inscriptions.
- Education: Studies in Zurich focusing on Latin, English philology, and Indo-European linguistics; habilitation at Basel (1996)
- Teaching Roles: Lectureships in Fribourg, Zurich, Basel, and visiting professorships in Heidelberg, Fribourg, and Paris
His research spans Greek and Latin linguistics, ancient epigraphy, and the history of writing systems. Notable works include studies on Homeric grammar, Persephone’s etymology, and Pompeian wall inscriptions. He pioneers digital humanities projects like Attic Vase Inscriptions. Active in cultural preservation, he organizes historical events in Davos-Monstein and edits the Pro Monstein association’s magazine.
Publications emphasize methodological innovation in historical linguistics, blending textual analysis with archaeological evidence. His work on the alphabet’s evolution highlights interdisciplinary approaches to linguistic history.
