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What is the historical importance of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

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Archduke Franz’s public persona was cold, sharp tongued and short tempered. He was also rumored to be insane due to the inbreeding of the Hapsburg family. One matter is clear: Franz Ferdinand understood that the empire was disintegrating and, thusly, that something needed to be done. read more

Historical Significance The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand had an immediate impact on the world because his assassination was the event that sparked World War I. After the lethal incident in Austria-Hungary, the Austro-Hungarian government gave Serbia an ultimatum. read more

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