Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, born in 1863. He is most known for his assassination on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo, which triggered a series of events leading to World War I. His death highlighted rising nationalist tensions in Europe and led to a complex web of alliances igniting conflict between major powers. The war ultimately reshaped international relations and led to significant political changes across Europe. Ferdinand’s assassination is often seen as a catalyst that unleashed forces leading to one of the deadliest conflicts in history.