Heinrich XXIV, Prince Reuss of Greiz
Then he became head of the House Reuss of Greiz, which became extinct at his death in 1927.Heinrich XXIV was born at Greiz, Principality of Reuss-Greiz, only son of Heinrich XXII, Prince Reuss of Greiz (1846–1902), (son of Heinrich XX, Prince Reuss of Greiz, and Princess Caroline of Hesse-Homburg) and his wife, Princess Ida of Schaumburg-Lippe (1852–1891), (daughter of Adolf I, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe and Princess Hermine of Waldeck-Pyrmont).[2] On the death of his father on 19 April 1902, Heinrich XXIV succeeded him as Prince Reuss of Greiz.[3] On Heinrich XXIV's death in 1927, the House Reuss of Greiz became extinct, the prince having died unmarried with no issue; the titles passed to Heinrich XXVII of Reuss Younger Line.[3] Heinrich XXIV died on 13 October 1927 in Greiz, at the age of 49.