Leopold II of Belgium: Biography, Facts and Career
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Quick facts about Leopold II of Belgium
- Full name: Leopold II of Belgium
- Born: 1835-04-09
- Nationality: Belgium
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q12967
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Who is Leopold II of Belgium?
Leopold II (9 April 1835 – 17 December 1909) was the second king of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909, and the founder and sole owner of the Congo Free State from 1885 to 1908. Born in Brussels as the second but eldest-surviving son of King Leopold I and Queen Louise, Leopold succeeded his father to the Belgian throne in 1865 and reigned for 44 years until his death, the longest reign of a Belgian monarch to date.
What nationality is Leopold II of Belgium?
Leopold II of Belgium is Belgium.
When was Leopold II of Belgium born?
Leopold II of Belgium was born on 1835-04-09.
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