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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 been around for centuries, and controlled most of southeastern Europe. Besides the Austrians and Hungarians, there were dozens of other ethnic groups in this polyglot Empire, and dozens of languages spoken.
The murder of Ferdinand was especially galling to the old Emperor, because he had been on the throne sixty years and knew he was going to die soon (he made it another two years). Ferdinand was heir to the throne, and groomed to take over. Ferdinand was in this position because the old Emperor's son had committed suicide around 1880, over not being allowed to marry the woman he loved, a commoner (there's a pretty good old black and white movie about this son and heir called "Mayerling"). So the old Emperor, Franz Joseph, had lost his only son and the original heir, and now he was deprived of his nephew, who was ready to take over. Incidentally, Ferdinand was killed because he showed signs of being a reformer. The Serbs were afraid that Ferdinand, once in power, would make so many accommodations to the ethnic Serbs in his Empire they would lose their nationalistic thirst to get out of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and be united with Serbia.
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Why is Archduke Ferdinand famous?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is famous for his murder starting world war 1.
Why is Ferdinand famous?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is famous for his murder starting World War 1.
Was the Archduke Franz Ferdinand German?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was Austrian. Not german.
Whose assassination started World War 1when was he assassinated what country was he from?
It was the Archduke Franz (or Francis) Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia, 28 June 1914. .
Who or what assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife Sophia?
The 'Black Hand Gang' were attempting to assassinate the Archduke and his wife, however the person who carried this out was Gavrilo Princip. He shot them both - Sophia in the abdomen and the Archduke in the neck.
What country was Archduke Francis Ferdinand from?
Austria
What country was archduke francis Ferdinand the heir?
the answer is A:austria-hungary
Archduke francis Ferdinand was assassinate by a man from what country?
Serbia
From what country were the assassins that killed Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
Serbia
Where were Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife shot at?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife were shot in Bosnia.
What country was archduke Francis Ferdinand heir to the throne?
Austria-Hungary.
Talambuhay ni archduke francis Ferdinand?
sino si archduke franz ferdinand
Why is Archduke Ferdinand famous?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand is famous for his murder starting world war 1.
Why do some people call Archduke Franz Ferdinand Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
because they don't know their facts!
Who did gavrillo princip assassinate?
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Who shot archduke francis Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Principe
What made Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
His Mother and Father.
