Ritter, Carl (1779-1859)
German geographer
Along with his countryman and mentor Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), Carl Ritter is recognized as one of the two founders of modern geography.
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Karl Ritter (1779-1859) was a German geographer of international fame and a founder of the modern school of German geography. His time is often called the "classical period" among geographers.One of s...
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