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“The Congo Free State is unique in its kind. It has nothing to hide and no secrets and is not beholden to anyone except its founder.”

Quote by Leopold II of Belgium

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Leopold II of Belgium

Leopold II of Belgium was the King of the Belgians from 1865 until his death in 1909. He is known for his expansionist policies and the establishment of the Congo Free State, a personal possession that became a subject of controversy. His reign was marked by both significant achievements in Belgium's development and a series of scandals related to the Congo. more

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