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Leopold II of Belgium
King of the Belgians
Leopold II was the second King of the Belgians, chiefly remembered for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State as a private venture. Wikipedia
Born: April 9, 1835, Brussels, Belgium
Died: December 17, 1909, Laeken, Belgium
Parents: Leopold I of Belgium, Louise of Orléans
Children: Princess Stéphanie of Belgium, More
Spouse: Caroline Lacroix (m. 1909–1909), Marie Henriette of Austria (m. 1853–1902)
Nephews: Albert I of Belgium, Salvador de Iturbide y Marzán, Agustín de Iturbide y Green, Prince Baudouin of Belgium