Austria-Hungary Ultimatum to Serbia
July 23rd, 1914
July 23rd, 1914
How Long Ago?
110 years, 9 months, 6 days ago
Location
Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Category
Politics & Government
War/Conflict
World War I
People
- Nikola Pašić
- Gavrilo Princip
- Franz Ferdinand
- Count Leopold Berchtold
Links & References
- Austria-Hungary
- Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
- July 28
- Kingdom of Serbia
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- July Crisis
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Austria-Hungary Ultimatum to Serbia
Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia demanding the investigation into the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The ultimatum included ten stringent demands, which Serbia accepted all but one. This refusal set the stage for escalating tensions and led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia shortly after. The geopolitical situation in Europe was tense, with alliances in place that would soon drag multiple nations into conflict.
Ultimatum contained ten strict demands
Serbia accepted all but one demand
Austria-Hungary declared war shortly after
Led to onset of World War I
What Happened?
Following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, Austria-Hungary sought to address its grievances against Serbia, which it accused of complicity in the murder. On July 23, 1914, Austria-Hungary delivered a meticulously crafted ultimatum containing ten demands to the Kingdom of Serbia. The demands included provisions for the Austrian government to participate in investigating the assassination and to suppress anti-Austrian propaganda within Serbian territory. The ultimatum was seen as deliberately provocative, crafted to incite a rejection from Serbia, thereby justifying military action.
Why Does it Matter?
This ultimatum and the subsequent declaration of war had far-reaching consequences, leading directly to the outbreak of World War I, which would result in immense loss of life and significant geopolitical changes. It showcased the fragility of international relations at the time and demonstrated how miscommunication and nationalist sentiments could escalate into global conflict.
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