Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Archduke Ferdinand was born.

Dec 18, 1863

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was born on Decemeber 18th, 1863 in Graz, Austria.

Ferdinand entered his militery career at age 12

Jan 1, 1875

Ferdinand takes the throne.

Jan 1, 1896

Father and brother die, therefore Archduke Ferdinand is heir to the throne. Shortly becomes the wealthiest man in Austria.

father dies

Period: Jan 1, 1896 to Dec 31, 1896

Due to his fathers passing, ferdinand takes the throne

Archduke ferdinand is assasinated

Jun 28, 1914

Archduke Ferdinand was assasinated

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Jul 28, 1914

A month after, austria-hungary declares war on Serbia.

United States declares war on Germany

Apr 6, 1917

Treaty of Versailles officially ends World War 1

Jun 28, 1918

Exactky four years to the day, the war ends.