Franz Ferdinand (1863-1914) was archduke of Austria-Este, prince imperial of Austria and royal prince of Hungary and Bohemia. He was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary when he was assassinated...
Ferdinand was Archduke of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, sometimes called the Hapsburg Empire (after the ruling family) or the "Dual Monarchy" (Austria AND Hungary). The Hapsburgs and their empire had...
He was assassinated, along with his wife by Serbians while visiting Sarajevo (Bosnia, but annexed by Austria-Hungary) on June 28, 1914. His death triggered the outbreak of World War I, after decades...