Editing Imperial County of Reuss (section)

===Numbering of the Heinrichs===

All the males of the House of Reuss are named Heinrich (Henry) plus a number.

In the [[Reuss Elder Line|elder line]] the numbering covers all male children of the elder House, and the numbers increase until 100 is reached and then start again at 1.

In the [[Reuss Younger Line|younger line]] the system is similar but the numbers increase until the end of the century before starting again at 1.

This odd regulation was formulated as a Family Law in 1688, but the tradition of the uniformity of name was in practice as early as 1200.  It was seen as a way of honoring the [[Hohenstaufen]] [[Emperor]] Heinrich/[[Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry VI]], who raised Heinrich der Reiche/Henry the Rich (+1209) to the office of provost of the [[Quedlinburg Abbey]], thus taking on the title of ''vogt''.