Riess or Rieß is a German surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Adam Riess (contemporary), American astrophysicist * Erwin Riess (1957–2023), Austrian playwright *

Fritz Riess Fritz Riess or Rieß (11 July 1922 in Nuremberg – 15 May 1991 in Samedan, Switzerland) was a racing driver from Germany. He participated in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix, on 3 August 1952. He finished seventh, scoring no champi ...

(1922–1991), German Formula One race car driver * Peter Riess (1804–1883), German Jewish physicist * Lew Riess (1887–1946), American college sports coach *

Ludwig Riess Ludwig Riess (1 December 1861 – 27 December 1928) was a Germany, German-born historian and educator, noted for his work in late 19th century Japan. Biography Riess was born in Wałcz, Deutsch-Krone, Province of Prussia, Prussia (present-day W ...

(1861–1928), German-American historian and educator *

Ryan Riess Ryan Riess (born June 21, 1990) is an American professional poker player best known for winning the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event. Education Riess attended Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes High School and graduated from Michigan State ...

(born 1990), American professional poker player and 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event champion *

Stefan Rieß Stefan Rieß (born 9 December 1988) is a German Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder. He last played for FC Lustenau. Career Rieß began his career with FC Bayern Munich, and made his debut for the Bayern Munich II, reserve ...

(born 1988), German professional football player *

Susanne Riess-Passer Susanne Riess (born 3 January 1961 in Braunau am Inn) is a former Austrian politician of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ). Career In the first government headed by Chancellor Wolfgang Schüssel, which was inaugurated in 2000, she became Vice ...

(born 1961), Austrian politician

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