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King Leopold 2 (born Louis Philippe Marie Victor) was a ruler of a colony in Africa, which is now called Zaire. He used slave labor and torture to extract raw materials (mostly rubber) and build his personal fortune. By 1908 criticism of his rule forced his withdrawal as sovereign and the region was annexed to Belgium.
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In the late nineteenth century the real driving force behind colonization of Central Africa was?
Leopold of Belgium
What is African neglitude movement?
It is a movement for the propagation and defence of the black aesthetics. Leopold senghor is known to be the greatest African exponent of the phylosophy of the Neglitude.
Who was the English king who granted land for Maryland?
The king was King Charles
Who was the British king during the American Revolution?
George III
Who was the king during when America fought for the independence?
King George III
When was King Leopold's Soliloquy created?
King Leopold's Soliloquy was created in 1905.
When was King Leopold's Ghost created?
King Leopold's Ghost was created in 1998.
Who was king Leopold?
King Leopold the II, was the king of Belgium and responsible for the deaths of many in the Belgium Congo.
How many pages does King Leopold's Soliloquy have?
King Leopold's Soliloquy has 49 pages.
How did king Leopold manage the Congo?
For a well researched answer, read, or watch King Leopold's Ghost.
What is King Leopold I of Belgium's birthday?
King Leopold I of Belgium was born on December 16, 1790.
When was King Leopold I of Belgium born?
King Leopold I of Belgium was born on December 16, 1790.
When was King Leopold II born?
King Leopold II was born on April 9, 1835, in Brussels, Belgium.
When was King Leopold III born?
King Leopold III was born on November 3, 1901, in Brussels, Belgium.
When did King Leopold III die?
King Leopold III died on September 25, 1983, in Brussels, Belgium.
What is King Leopold II of Belgium's birthday?
King Leopold II of Belgium was born on April 9, 1835.
When was King Leopold II of Belgium born?
King Leopold II of Belgium was born on April 9, 1835.
