Heinrich XI. Reuß zu Greiz (1722-1800)

Biography
Heinrich succeeded his brother Heinrich IX. as Count of Reuss-Obergreiz in 1723. After the death of Count Heinrich III. Reuss-Untergreiz, in 1768, the city of Untergreiz passed to the domains of the Heinrich XI. and he was able to gather these possessions and guaranteed the line of succession.

On 12 May 1778 Heinrich was elevated to Prince (Fürst) by the Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II. He received the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary as well.

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