Franz Ferdinand
Archduke of Austria, heir apparent
Born
1863
162 years ago
Died
June 28th, 1914
110 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Assassination on June 28, 1914
Influence on Austro-Hungarian policies
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