Definitions of Franz Ferdinand
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archduke of Austria and heir apparent to Francis Joseph I; his assassination at Sarajevo triggered the outbreak of World War I (1863-1914)synonyms: Francis Ferdinandexample of:archdukea sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
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