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King of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909; sovereign of the Congo Free State from 1885 to 1908.

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9 Apr 1835 – 17 Dec 1909

Leopold II. King of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909; sovereign of the Congo Free State from 1885 to 1908.

12 Sep 1876

Leopold II leads Brussels Geographic Conference (1876).

1885 – 15 Nov 1908

Leopold II, head of Congo Free State. Sovereign.

Leopold II funded International Association of the Congo.

Belgium

Leopold II, head of Belgium.

Leopold II, involved in Brussels Geographic Conference (1876).

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