franz ferdinand n archduke of Austria and heir apparent to Francis Joseph I; his assassination at Sarajevo triggered the outbreak of World War I (1863-1914) Synonym(s) Francis Ferdinand Franz Ferdinand
News & Articles franz ferdinand Summer Music Guide: Kanye West's Yeezus and 10 Other (Less Hyped) Must-Hear Albums Need tunes to blast at the barbecue this summer? Well, there will be new Kanye West tracks soon -- plus a lot of other new albums from Washed Out, J. Cole, and Franz Ferdinand. June 15, 2013 - Wired News