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Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand of Austria (1875-1914) - assassinated by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo on 28th June 1914, the event which led ultimately to the Great War. Date: circa 1910s
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Archduke Austria Austrian Ferdinand Franz Moustache Erzherzog
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This striking photograph captures Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand to use his formal title, in the prime of his life around the 1910s. The Archduke, born in 1875, was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, making him a pivotal figure in European politics during the early 20th century. His distinctive moustache and military uniform are emblematic of the era, adding to the historical authenticity of the image. However, this photograph holds a tragic significance in world history. On 28th June 1914, in Sarajevo, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, were assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Serbian nationalist group, the Black Hand. Their deaths served as the spark that ignited the powder keg of tensions between the major European powers, ultimately leading to the outbreak of the First World War. The Archduke's assassination marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new and tumultuous chapter in European history. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the political complexities and tensions that existed in Europe prior to the war, and the unforeseen consequences of a single, fateful event. The image of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in his military uniform, with his stern yet determined expression, stands as a symbol of a bygone era and the inexorable march of history.
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