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Karlheinz Ritter | |
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| File:Karlheinz Ritter Portrait.png Official portrait, 1970 | |
| President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein | |
| In office January 1978 – December 1992 | |
| Monarchs | Franz Joseph II Hans-Adam II |
| Preceded by | Gerard Batliner |
| Succeeded by | Ernst Walch |
| In office January 1970 – December 1973 | |
| Monarch | Franz Joseph II |
| Preceded by | Alexander Frick |
| Succeeded by | Gerard Batliner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 July 1929 Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Died | 18 July 2008 (aged 79) Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Political party | Patriotic Union |
Karlheinz Ritter (1 July 1929–18 July 2008) was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from January 1970 to December 1973 and again from January 1978 to December 1992, making him the longest individual to hold the position in Liechtenstein's history.[1]
Early life
Ritter was born in Vaduz. He studied law in Bern where he received a diploma in 1950.[2]
Career
His father Alois Ritter founded and owned a law firm which he took over upon his death in 1966.[2] From 1966 to February 1993 Ritter served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein becoming the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein twice from January 1970 to December 1973 and again from January 1978 to December 1992.[1] He also served as a member of the state board of education between 1962 and 1969.[2]
Later life and death
Ritter died on 18 July 2008 in Vaduz, at the age of 79 years old.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b "Präsidenten". Landtag Des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ a b c Editorial (31 December 2011). "Ritter, Karlheinz". Historisches Lexikon (in German). Retrieved 11 May 2023.