Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria passed away on June 28th, 1914 due to an assassination attempt. He was born in 1863 to a prominent royal family in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Ferdinand was educated at the military academy of Wiener-Neustadt and was later appointed an honorary colonel of the Austro-Hungarian armed forces upon his marriage to Sophie Chotek in 1900. His service in the Austro-Hungarian army was instrumental in modernizing the military. While Franz Ferdinand was primarily well-known for his role in the politics of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, he also held positions within its society. He was the Grand Master of the Order of St. George, a member of the Supreme Intelligence Bureau, and held a commission in the Imperial and Royal Reserve Force. His contributions to his home country were highly regarded and led to his promotion to Feldzeugmeister in 1910. Ferdinand was highly regarded in the region as a philanthropist, and provided generous donations for numerous charities and non-profit organizations. The legacy of Franz Ferdinand will live on for generations to come. He was a determined leader, a generous benefactor, and a true patriot of Austria.