King Leopold II
King Leopold II of Belgium was a monarch notorious for his brutal exploitation of the Congo Free State, which he claimed as his personal property during the late 19th century. His regime was marked by widespread atrocities, forced labor, and resource extraction, leaving a legacy of devastation that profoundly affected the Congo and continues to influence the region's socio-political landscape today.
Born on Apr 09, 1835 (190 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 40,339 | $106,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 40,339 | $106,000 | 80$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Kenya:
Europe justified King Leopold II’s plunder of Congo’s enormous minerals and forests by the pretext that he had come 'to civilize Africa.'
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Ireland:
King Leopold II oversaw the worst of Belgium’s brutal oppression of the Congolese people.
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Kenya:
Under his rule, the region became a site of unimaginable brutality, where forced labour, violence and exploitation were used to extract its resources.
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