Template:German title Ritter

Regarding personal names: Ritter a title, translated approximately as Sir (denoting a Knight) This template provides a standard message explaining the meaning of the German word Ritter as it appears in a person's name. In a biographical article, it should be placed in a footnote after the subject's name in the lead section. The precise status of Ritter depends on when the subject lived.


 * If the subject died before 18 March 1919, use the template without any parameters:
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 * If the subject was born before 18 March 1919 but died after that date, add :
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 * If the subject was born on or after 18 March 1919, add :
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 * If the subject was born on or after 18 March 1919, add :
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