Historical Events tagged with "sophie"

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Politics & Government

Funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie

July 4th, 1914 110 years ago

The funeral for Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, took place in Vienna. Following their assassination in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, an elaborate ceremony honored their lives and roles within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. A significant procession filled the streets as mourners gathered, reflecting on the gravity of their deaths and the future uncertainty it brought to Europe.

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

June 28th, 1914 110 years ago

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Sarajevo as part of a nationalist campaign by Gavrilo Princip, a member of a group called the Black Hand. Their deaths led to significant political tensions in Europe and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

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