They wed on the condition that Sophie agreed that she and her children would not inherit any of her husband’s titles, privileges, or property. Countess Sophie Maria Josephine Albina Chotek von Chotkova und Wognin was the first woman Ferdinand fell in love with and in 1899, after much discussion, they were wed. Despite this responsibility, he found time for travel and other interests, including his 1892 to 1893 circumnavigation of the globe. As a result, Karl Ludwig, his father, who died from typhoid fever in 1896, became the first in line for the crown after which Ferdinand prepared to take the crown. He also opposed overtly nationalist movements that would represent a challenge to the empire.Ĭrown Prince Rudolf, Ferdinand’s cousin, killed himself in his hunting cabin in Mayerling in 1889. There were many different ethnic groups in the empire, and Ferdinand favored giving Serbia more autonomy because he was concerned that the suffering of the Slavs would trigger violence in the area. He led the Austro-Hungarian Empire and worked to keep the Habsburg dynasty in power. Until he was appointed a major general in 1896, he had five promotions. He was enlisted in the Austro-Hungarian army and advanced quickly. Ferdinand had private tutoring throughout his early education. He was the oldest child of Archduke Carl Ludwig and Princess Maria Annunciata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Ludwig’s second wife. When France would not promise neutrality, Germany attacked France.Franz Ferdinand Karl Ludwig Joseph was born on December 18, 1863, in Graz, Austria. Russia supported Serbia and Germany supported Austria. World War I Begins (02:23)Īustria-Hungary attacked Serbia. Germany promised to support Austria-Hungary if Russia attacked, emboldening Austria-Hungary to issue an ultimatum Serbia was sure to reject. The Austrians found no evidence of Serbian involvement, but some Austrian ministers sought to punish Serbia. Police apprehended all Ferdinand's assassins except Mehmedbašic. Ferdinand decided to visit the injured and Princip unexpectedly found an opportunity he shot and killed Ferdinand. Archduke Ferdinand Assassinated (02:22)Īfter his initial attempt failed, Gavrilo Princip went for food. Failed Attempt (01:30)Īssassins attack Archduke Ferdinand's convoy with bombs Ferdinand escapes. Archduke in Sarajevo (01:39)Īrchduke Franz Ferdinand observed military maneuvers in Sarajevo he was accompanied by local security. Serbia's Prime Minister warned of the rumored plot. Dimitrijevic recruited Princip to assassinate him. Assassination Plot (02:09)įranz Ferdinand planned to bring his wife to a military inspection in Sarajevo. Franz Ferdinand favored decentralization the Black Hand feared his proposed reforms would stabilize the Empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire faced independence movements. His love for Sophie Chotek created a crisis before Emperor Franz Joseph agreed to the marriage under a set of conditions. Archduke Franz Ferdinand (02:22)įerdinand gains his title. Serbia doubled in size, alarming Austria-Hungary. Balkan League (02:31)īalkan countries allied to seize most of the remaining Ottoman Balkan territories. Dimitrijevic formed the Black Hand terror group. Under German threats, Russia did not mobilize. War Temporarily Averted (02:07)Īustria-Hungary annexed Bosnia Serbia appealed for Russian support. Serbians in Austro-Hungarian controlled Bosnia wanted to join Serbia. The collapse of the Ottoman Empire, coupled with rivalry between European power blocs, created the conditions for WWI. Most saw his assassination as just another incident in the Balkans. Assassination of Archduke (00:59) FREE PREVIEWĪrchduke Franz Ferdinand was next in line to become Austro-Hungarian Emperor.
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