Leopold II
Leopold II was the King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909, infamous for his brutal exploitation of the Congo Free State, which he privately owned. His colonial policies led to widespread atrocities and international condemnation, casting a shadow over his legacy despite Belgium's constitutional innovations during his reign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,182 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 32 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,124 | $2,700,000 | 959$ |
| Totals | 3 | 78,348,307 | 30,338 | $2,897,800 | 1,078$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Philippe expressed his 'deepest regrets' for the suffering inflicted by Belgian colonialism, founded and brutally exploited by his ancestor Léopold II.
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Greece:
Leopold II is mentioned for his brutal exploitation of the Congo, leading to the suffering of millions.
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Monaco:
King Léopold II is noted as a famous villa owner along the coastline.
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Slovakia:
Belgian King Leopold II issued orders that led to severe punishments for those who did not meet rubber collection quotas in Congo.
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Sweden:
Leopold II's private colony 'Congo Free State' was marked by bizarre atrocities during the resource hunt.
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Slovakia:
Leopold II was the main victor of the Berlin Conference, gaining a vast private empire in Congo.
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Romania:
Leopold II was the king of Belgium known for his exploitative rule in the Congo.
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