Franz Ferdinand
Archduke of Austria, heir apparent
Born
1863
162 years ago
Died
June 28th, 1914
111 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Served as the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne. Promoted ideas of federalism within the Empire. His visit to Sarajevo in June 1914 and subsequent assassination by Gavrilo Princip sparked the outbreak of World War I. This event triggered a series of alliances and conflicts that led to significant global changes.
Assassination on June 28, 1914
Influence on Austro-Hungarian policies
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