

Österreichischer Erzherzog und Thronfolger
Austrian Empire
Artstetten Castle
Franz Ferdinand von Österreich-Este (* 18. December 1863 in Graz; † 28. June 1914 in Sarajevo) was a österreichischer Erzherzog und Thronfolger. He was 50 years old. He was married to Sophie Chotek von Chotkowa. He had at least 3 children (2 sons and 1 daughter). His faith was Catholic Church. He received 10 awards, including Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Grand Cross of the Order of Maria Theresa. His cause of death was gunshot wound. He was buried at Artstetten Castle.