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The Congo Free State is established by King Leopold II of Belgium.
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Congo Free State
Territory in Central Africa from 1885 to 1908
The Congo Free State, also known as the Independent State of the Congo, was a large state and absolute monarchy in Central Africa from 1885 to 1908. It was privately owned by King Leopold II, the constitutional monarch of the Kingdom of Belgium. In legal terms, the two separate…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Leopold II of Belgium
King of the Belgians from 1865 to 1909
Leopold II 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.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
July 1
Day of the year
July 1 is the 182nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 183 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)