September 28 - Carl Ritter, German geographer (b. 1779)

He completed his studies at University of Berlin, where he followed a long course of geography under Carl Ritter.

Carl Ritter (August 7, 1779 - September 28, 1859) was a German geographer.

Carl Ritter himself was a dedicated anti-slavery and anti-racism propagandist in Germany.

Carl Ritter forwarded the idea of Lebensraum through the concept of an organic, growing state.

Around 1820, modern geography was established by Carl Ritter.

Carl Ritter - one of the founders of modern geography.

He entered the division school at Düsseldorf where he was especially interested in geography, which students of Carl Ritter were teaching.

The founder Carl Ritter and the founding member Alexander von Humboldt can also be considered the founders of modern scientific geography.

Coach Carl Ritter, Jr. was named Coach of the Year during the 1990-1991 season as well.