Background
Maier, Franz Georg was born on October 25, 1926 in Stuttgart, Germany. Son of Adolf and Elisabeth (Cohnen) Maier.
archaeologist history educator
Maier, Franz Georg was born on October 25, 1926 in Stuttgart, Germany. Son of Adolf and Elisabeth (Cohnen) Maier.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Tübingen, Federal Republic Germany, l95l. Habilitation, University Tübingen, Federal Republic Germany, 1957.
Researcher Kommission Alte Geschichte, Munich, 1952-1956. Lecturer University Tübingen, 1957-1963. Professor ancient history University Frankfurt, Federal Republic Germany, 1963-1966.
Professor history University Konstanz, Federal Republic Germany, 1966-1972, vice chancellor Federal Republic Germany, 1967-1968. Professor ancient history University Zürich, Switzerland, since 1972. Director archaeological expedition, Kouklia, Cyprus, l966—.
Chairman Swiss School Archaeology in Greece, l977-78.
Ensign German Army, l944-45. Fellow Society Antiquaries London (honorary). Member German Archaeol.
Institute, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Institute Advanced Study Princeton (vice-chairman), Gerda Henkel Foundation, Eretria Kuratorium, Rotary.
Married Marie-Louise von Wartburg.