June 28, 1914 In Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina The Assassination of Francis Ferdinand (by the coward Gavrilo Princip) -Video June 28, 1914 In Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
Francis Ferdinand
Video Notes Francis (Franz) Joseph Francis (Franz) Ferdinand Emperor of Austria-Hungary (dual monarchy) Son committed suicide-next in line? Francis (Franz) Ferdinand Archduke of Austro-Hungarian Empire Nephew of Franz Joseph Next in line to the throne Wife = Sophie (a lower aristocratic class) Marry against Franz Joseph’s wishes True love story (renounce rights to throne)
Franz, Sophie, & Kids
Video Notes Austro-Hungarians hate Serbia Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo (capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina-annexed 1908) to inspect troops Black Hand (Serbian terrorists) plot June 28 parade for Franz Ferdinand Lax security/parade route posted Kaprinovich makes 1st attempt Bomb/cyanide
Before the Assassination
Video Notes Wrong Turn No State Funeral Princip’s punishment Only driven not told of new route Princip waiting “Sophie, live for our children” No State Funeral Franz Joseph sad? Princip’s punishment Princip & 5 others, 3 hanged Princip not-age? Martyr? Potteric commended
Parade
Gavrilo Princip