FAQ About Franz Ferdinand (Archduke)
What would have happened if Franz Ferdinand had not been assassinated?
Speculating on historical 'what-ifs' can be challenging, but some historians believe Franz Ferdinand's survival might have delayed or altered the course of World War I. His federalization ideas for the Austro-Hungarian Empire could have eased ethnic tensions, although the overall climate of nationalism and militarization in Europe might still have led to conflict eventually.
