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Leopold II n 1. (Biographies / Leopold II (1747-1792) M, German, POLITICS: hereditary ruler, Louis XVI) 1747-92, Holy Roman Emperor (1790-92). He formed an alliance with Prussia against France (1792) after the downfall of his brother-in-law Louis XVI 2. (Biographies / Leopold II (1835-1909) M, Belgian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) 1835-1909, king of the Belgians (1865-1909); son of Leopold I. He financed Stanley's explorations in Africa, becoming first sovereign of the Congo Free State (1885) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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