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Birth
Franz was born in Sankt Radegund, Upper Austria in a small village. -
Mother Remarries
After Franz' father was killed in WWI, his mother: Rosalia Huber remarries to a man named Heinrich Jägerstätter. -
Marriage
Franz marries Franziska Schwaninger who is deeply religious. -
German Invasion
German troops invade Austria, Franz is the only person to reject their rule. -
First Draft
Franz is drafted into the army for the first time, but avoids service under the exemption of being a farmer. During this time he also refuses to take the Hitler oath. -
Third Order of Saint Francis
Franz works as a sacristan at the Third Order of St. Francis and avoids conscription 4 times. -
Final Draft
Franz is finally called to join the military and continues to resist the Nazi military. -
Execution
Franz is executed by guillotine at the age of 36 for refusing to swear loyalty to Hitler. -
Beatification
Franz is declared a martyr by Pope Benedict XVI and is beatified by Cardinal José Saraiva Martins. -
Franziska's Death
Franziska dies at the age of 100, after raising 3 children and living through WWII