Karlheinz Ritter

Karlheinz Ritter (July 1 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]

Karlheinz Ritter
Official portrait, 1970
President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein
In office
January 1978 – December 1992
MonarchsFranz Joseph II
Hans-Adam II
Preceded byGerard Batliner
Succeeded byErnst Walch
In office
January 1970 – December 1973
MonarchFranz Joseph II
Preceded byAlexander Frick
Succeeded byGerard Batliner
Personal details
Born1 July 1929
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Died18 July 2008(2008-07-18) (aged 79)
Vaduz, Liechtenstein

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.

Ritter giving a speech on the 80th birthday of Franz Joseph II in Triesenberg, 1986.

References
  1. "Präsidenten". Landtag Des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  2. Editorial (31 December 2011). "Ritter, Karlheinz". Historisches Lexikon. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
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