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Franz Ferdinand
[ fur-dn-and; German fer-di-nahnt ]
Franz Ferdinand
/ frants ˈfɛrdinant /
noun
- Franz Ferdinand18631914MAustrianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler English name Francis Ferdinand . 1863–1914, archduke of Austria; heir apparent of Franz Josef I. His assassination contributed to the outbreak of World War I
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A century ago today, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary embarked on his fatal journey to Sarajevo.
Franz Ferdinand was on very bad terms with Aehrenthal, who easily became abrupt and repellent.
A dinner was given in his honour at the Hofburg, where he was seated next to Franz Ferdinand.
Franz Ferdinand had a very pronounced feeling that in spite of all alliances the Monarchy must remain independent.
Franz Ferdinand will remain portrayed in history as a man who either loved or hated.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was not at all the champion of a policy leading to war for which he has often been taken.
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