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  • Frans Ferdinand

    Austrian Archduke, killed by Gavrila PRINCIPLE in Sarajevo, which became the reason for the start of World War I.
    Date of Birth: 18.12.1863
    Country: Austria

    Content:
    1. Biography of Franz Ferdinand
    2. Early Life
    3. Marriage and Military Career
    4. Political Views and Assassination
    5. Materials from the "World Around Us" encyclopedia were used.

    Biography of Franz Ferdinand

    Franz Ferdinand was an Austrian Archduke and Prince of Este, who was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, triggering the start of World War I.

    He was born on December 18, 1863, in Graz, as the eldest son of Archduke Karl Ludwig, the younger brother of Emperor Franz Joseph.

    Early Life

    As a child, Franz Ferdinand was enrolled in the army. After serving for several years, he traveled extensively.

    The death of his father in 1896 made him the heir to the throne, as Emperor Franz Joseph's only son, Crown Prince Rudolf, had died by suicide in 1889.

    Marriage and Military Career

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