He was the next in line to be King for Austria-Hungary in World War one. The Serbians wanted to kill him, so Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand gang attempted assassination, it was only until the plan failed, and by chance Ferdinand was passing by Gavrilo in his carriage with his wife. Gavrilo took out his gun and fired two shots, killing both Ferdinand and Sophie, his wife.
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were shot in Bosnia.
Archduke Sigismund Francis of Austria was born on November 27, 1630.
Archduke Sigismund Francis of Austria was born on November 27, 1630.
Archduke Joseph Francis of Austria died on 1957-07-25.
Archduke Joseph Francis of Austria was born on 1895-03-28.
Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria died on 1801-07-26.
Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria was born on 1756-12-08.
The assassination started the diplomatic crisis that led to the outbreak of World War I. The Archduke was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary; Austria-Hungary blamed Serbians for helping with the assassination. After negotiations and ultimatums failed, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, which set off a chain reaction of alliances that began the World War.
Archduke Sigismund Francis of Austria died on June 25, 1665 at the age of 34.
Archduke Sigismund Francis of Austria died on June 25, 1665 at the age of 34.
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Archduke of Austria and Heir-apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne.