Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria-Este and heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne. Born in 1863, he is most famously associated with his assassination on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo, which triggered World War I. His death set off a chain reaction of alliances and conflicts among European powers, ultimately leading to a global war. Ferdinand's death highlighted nationalist tensions and political struggles in Europe, marking a significant turning point in history that reshaped global politics and society in the early 20th century.