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Originally Posted by Cuz
I wouldn't say who was shot was a nobody, he was next in line for the throne of Austro-Hungarian empire.  |
Some people viewed Franz Ferdinand as a poor leader and there were many people within the Austrian-Hungarian aristocracy that wouldn't have minded having him removed from succession. There are no shortage of conspiracy theorists who feel it was a set-up with 2 purposes. One, to remove Ferdinand as heir; and two, to create pretext for war against Serbia.
Not saying that I believe them.