“Leopold II laid the foundation for a common culture through education, a multi-ethnic ‘Force Publique’ that spoke Lingala, a meticulous administration and laws based on ‘zero tolerance’. He signed the state and is thus the father of Congo.” CongoLeopold IiCongo Free StateBelgian CongoBelgian Empire Book:Léopold II Le plus grand chef d'Etat de l'histoire du Congo (Études africaines) Source: Léopold II Le plus grand chef d'Etat de l'histoire du Congo (Études africaines)