Francis Ferdinand
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, World War I, Empires, Dynasties, Murder, Homicide, Execution, Assassination, Violence
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, Eastern European History
Article abstract: As heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Francis Ferdinand attempted to uphold the authority of the Hapsburg dynasty and deal with the nationalities issue that threatened the integrity of the empire. The assassination of the archduke and his wife in Sarajevo by a Serbian nationalist served as the immediate spark for the outbreak of World War I.
Early Life
Francis Ferdinand was born in Graz, Austria, the eldest son of Archduke Carl Ludwig, younger brother to the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph. Trained for a military career, Francis...
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