archduke

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He was working on this companion piece in 1914, when the assassination of the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand set into motion the events that would begin World War I.

From New York Times

The archduke owned an impressive collection of arms and armor, which he displayed at his country residence, Konopiste Castle, near Prague.

From New York Times

Philip II of Spain, the archdukes Ferdinand and Charles II of Austria and Erik XIV of Sweden were all possible husbands.

From The Guardian

Some guy assassinated a minor archduke,” Miller said.

From Washington Post

They sound like the archdukes who think the peasants should be grateful for thin gruel, and place on the floor of the castle.

From Washington Post