Prince Heinrich VIII Reuss of Köstritz [SEP] father
Prince Heinrich VIII Reuss of Köstritz
Prince Heinrich VIII Reuss of Köstritz (; born 30 August 1944) is a son of Prince Heinrich I Reuss of Köstritz, and is a member of the House of Reuss.
Early life and family.
Heinrich VIII was born at Gera, Germany, second child and first son of Prince Heinrich I Reuss of Köstritz (1910–1982), (son of Prince Heinrich XXXIV Reuss of Köstritz, and Princess Sophie Renata Reuss of Köstritz) and his wife, Duchess Woizlawa Feodora of Mecklenburg-
Schwerin.
Marriage.
Heinrich VIII married on 14 June 1973 at Basthorst to Baroness Dorit von Ruffin (born 1948), daughter of Baron Franz von Ruffin, and his wife, Carla Busson.
They had two sons:
- Prince Heinrich XX Reuss of Köstritz (born 24 November 1975)
- Prince Heinrich XXIII Reuss of Köstritz (born 1 May 1979)
Titles and styles.
- 30 August 1944 – present: "His Serene Highness" Prince Heinrich VIII Reuss of Köstritz
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