posted on 2024-02-23, 23:00authored byGreat War Archive Project Team
Franz Ferdinand (December 18, 1863 “ June 28, 1914) was Archduke of Austria-Este, Prince Imperial of Austria and Royal Prince of Hungary and Bohemia, and from 1896 until his death, heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne. His assassination in Sarajevo precipitated the Austrian declaration of war. he is seen here in this photgraph surrounded by military staff being greeted by a high ranking (German?) officer. He (Archduke Ferdinand)has just arrived by train.