Question

What was the name of the assassin of Archduke Ferdinand? How old was the assassin?

Answer 1

Gavrilo Princip, a 19-year old Serbian nationalist, killed Archduke Ferdinand, and became the primary reason for WW1.

Explanation:

Gavrilo Princip was a member of the Black Hand, a secret Serbian nationalist group that sought independence from the Austrian empire.

While the Archduke was visiting Sarajevo, the Black Hand sent several assassins to kill the Archduke. One of the Black Hands throws a bomb that causes panic, and forces the Archduke to return from the city. Unfortunately, while taking a turn on a road, Gavrilo Princip assassinates the Archduke and his wife.

Gavrilo Princip was convicted, and died in his prison cell in 1918. His actions would directly spark the opening act of a half-century of global turmoil: World War 1.