Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Royalty

Franz Ferdinand (18 December 1863 – 28 June 1914) was an Archduke of Austria-Este, Austro-Hungarian and Royal Prince of Hungary and of Bohemia, and from 1896 until his death, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne.His assassination in Sarajevo precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia. This caused the Central Powers (including Germany and Austria-Hungary) and Serbia's allies to declare war on each other, starting World War I.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 18, 1863
Birth place	Graz , Austrian Empire
Date of death	June 28, 1914
Place of death	Austria-Hungary , Sarajevo
Parents	Archduke Karl Ludwig of Austria Princess Maria Annunciata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
Spouse	Sophie Duchess of Hohenberg