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German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) **Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ger ...
word for a unit of paper ream, derived from the Arabic word ''rizma''. The term can refer to:


Geography

* Nördlinger Ries, a large circular depression in western Bavaria, Germany. *
Ries (Graz) Ries is the 10th district of the Austria Austria, , bar, Östareich officially the Republic of Austria, is a country in the southern part of Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. It is a federation of nine states, one of which ...
, a district of the city of Graz, Austria, named after a hill range in it.


People

* Adam Ries (1492–1559), German mathematician * Al Ries, American marketing professional and author *
Charles P. Ries (diplomat) Charles P. Ries (born 1951) is the vice president, International at the Rand Corporation. Diplomatic career He was the United States Minister for Economic Affairs and Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq, serving at American Embassy ...
(born 1951), American businessman and diplomat *
Charles P. Ries (poet) Charles P Ries (born 1952) is an American poet and writer. He is currently the Senior Director of Principle Gifts and Innovation at Marquette University. He is a founding member of the oldest freshwater surf club on the Great Lakes, the Lake Shor ...
(born 1952), American poet and writer * Christopher Ries (1952–), American glass sculptor * Eric Ries, American entrepreneur and author * Ferdinand Ries (1784–1838), German composer *
Franz Ries Franz Ries (Berlin, 7 April 1846 – Naumburg, 20 January 1932) was a Romantic German violinist and composer, son of Hubert Ries. He studied at the Paris Conservatory. He also worked in the publishing business. Career His talent formed under the d ...
(1846–1932), German violinist and composer * Franz Anton Ries (1755–1846), German Musician, Hubert and Ferdinand's Father *
Frédérique Ries Frédérique Ries (born 14 May 1959) is a Belgian politician and Member of the European Parliament for the French Community of Belgium with the MR/ MCC/ PRL, part of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. She is a member of the de ...
(1959–), Belgian politician * Heinrich Ries (1871–1951), American economic geologist *
Henry Ries Henry Ries (September 22, 1917 – May 24, 2004) was a photographer who worked for ''New York Times''. His most famous photo was of "The Berlin Air Lift" which was later made into a U.S. Postage Stamp commemorative. Ries was born in Berlin and ...
(1917–2004), American photographer *
Hubert Ries Pieter Hubert Ries (1 April 1802 – 14 September 1886) was a German violinist and composer. Life and career Ries was born in Bonn, the son of Franz Anton Ries and younger brother of Ferdinand Ries; after studying with his father, Hubert stu ...
(1802–1886), German Musician, Franz's Father *
Irving G. Ries Irving G. Ries (January 15, 1890 – August 20, 1963) was a silent-era cinematographer who went on to do special effects during the sound era. He often worked with Stan Laurel when he was a cinematographer. As well as a few Oliver Hardy short f ...
(1890–1963), American cinematographer and special effects artist *
István Ries Dr. István Ries (14 November 1885 – 15 September 1950) was a Hungarian politician and jurist, who served as Minister of Justice between 1945 and 1950, during the transition period to the communism in Hungary. Biography Early career He was bor ...
(1885–1950), Hungarian politician * Jane Silverstein Ries, American landscape architect * Judit Györgyey Ries, Hungarian astronomer * Julien Ries, Belgian cardinal *
Justin B. Ries Justin Baker Ries is an American marine scientist, best known for his contributions to ocean acidification, carbon sequestration, and biomineralization research. Biography Ries was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended the Friends Schoo ...
, American marine scientist * Laura Ries, American businesswoman and author *
Marcie Berman Ries Marcie Berman Ries (born August 25, 1950) is an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Bulgaria. Career A specialist in national security issues and arms control, Ries worked as the Director of the Office of United Natio ...
, American foreign service officer * Merete Ries (1938–2018), Danish publisher and editor *
Nick Ries Nick Ries (born 14 July 1982) is a former Australian rules footballer who played as a midfielder for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted at pick 21 in the 2000 AFL Draft. From 2002 to 2004 he pla ...
(1982–), former Australian rules footballer * Peter Ries, German record producer * Melty Blood#Characters, Riesbyfe Stridberg, fictional character often nicknamed as Ries.


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