What is another word for Francis Ferdinand?
Pronunciation: [fɹˈansɪs fˈɜːdɪnˌand] (IPA) 
Francis Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria whose assassination in 1914 led to the outbreak of World War I. Synonyms for Francis Ferdinand may include the Crown Prince of Austria, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, or simply Franz Ferdinand. Known for his strong stance against Serbian nationalism, he was assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist. The assassination triggered a series of events that resulted in the mobilization of armies and the declaration of war between various European powers. Francis Ferdinand's death is seen as a turning point in modern history and his name continues to be associated with the causes and consequences of WWI.
