What is a Ritter?
Career: Ritter
A 'Ritter' is the German word for 'knight.' Historically, Ritters were members of the medieval European nobility, serving as mounted and armored soldiers who followed a code of chivalry and often held land granted by a monarch or lord. Their main duties included military service, protecting their lord's interests, and upholding justice. Today, the title is mostly honorary or historical, but it is still used in some German-speaking regions to denote individuals who have been awarded certain orders of merit.