Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg

Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg (1868-1914), was an Austrian aristocrat best known as the wife of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, whose assassination in 1914 sparked World War I. She was born into a noble family and married Franz Ferdinand in 1900, although the union was initially opposed due to her lower status. Sophie was known for her strong character and devotion to her family. Her tragic death, alongside her husband, marked a significant turning point in history, leading to a complex web of alliances and conflicts that shaped the course of the 20th century.