Assassination of Ferdinand
The assassination sparks off World War I. The anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 when Turks defeated the Serbs. Assassinated on St Vitus day, anniversary of the Battle of Kosovo in 1389
Role range: 1914-1918
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ferdinand Biography and Timeline
Follow Ferdinand through 3 dated historical records for Austria.
Ferdinand, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1914–1914Years on this page
1914
Assassination of Ferdinand
Assassinated by Garrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia
Role range: 1914-1918
Death of Ferdinand
Death of Ferdinand, assassinated by Garrilo Princip, member of Young Bosnia. Assassinated by Garrilo Princip, a member of Young Bosnia
Role range: 1914-1918
Records, sources and methodology
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