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Leopold II of Belgium

Leopold II of Belgium's Historical Timeline

  1. Leopold II of Belgium is born

    Leopold II of Belgium is born

  2. Italy recognizes King Leopold II's Congo Free State

    The Congo Free State (CFS), also known as the Independent State of the Congo, was a large state and absolute monarchy in Central Africa from 1885 to 1908.

  3. Austria-Hungary officially recognizes King Leopold II's Congo Free State

    The Congo Free State (CFS), also known as the Independent State of the Congo, was a large state and absolute monarchy in Central Africa from 1885 to 1908.

  4. Netherlands recognizes King Leopold II's Congo Free State

    The Congo Free State (CFS), also known as the Independent State of the Congo, was a large state and absolute monarchy in Central Africa from 1885 to 1908.

  5. King Leopold II of Belgium establishes the Congo as his personal colonial possession

    From 1885 to 1908, many atrocities were committed in the Congo Free State (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo) under the absolute rule of King Leopold II of Belgium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leopold II of Belgium born?
Leopold II of Belgium was born on 1835-04-09.
What historical events involved Leopold II of Belgium?
Leopold II of Belgium was involved in 5 recorded historical events, including Leopold II of Belgium is born, Italy recognizes King Leopold II's Congo Free State, Austria-Hungary officially recognizes King Leopold II's Congo Free State.
When did Leopold II of Belgium die?
Leopold II of Belgium died on 1909-01-01.

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