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or Francis Ferdinand 1863-1914. Archduke of
Austria. He became heir to his uncle, Emperor
Franz Joseph in 1884 but while visiting
Sarajevo 28 June 1914, he and his wife were
assassinated by Serbian nationalists. Austria
used the episode to make unreasonable demands
on Serbia that ultimately precipitated World
War I.