archduke
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Muratov is in Venice, listening to newsboys announce the assassination of the Austrian archduke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“In 1914, such a chain reaction led, in the space of four weeks, from the assassination of a Habsburg archduke by a Serbian nationalist to all-out war between the Great Powers.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
Von Habsburg, 81, is the archduke of Austria — he’s a descendant of Marie Antoinette’s mother — and an authority on Faberge eggs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2021
The archduke wasn’t even liked by the Austrian emperor and few expected a crisis.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 12, 2017
“I remember the year 1914 all right, but don’t recollect any archduke or much about the World War,” I said to Richard.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
