Leopold II (1835-1909) was King of Belgium from 1865, son of Leopold I.
Short Biography:
He financed the journalist Stanley's explorations in Africa, which resulted in the foundation of the Congo Free State (now Zaire), from which he extracted a huge fortune by ruthless exploitation.
Why is Leopold II famous?
Leopold II was the king of the Belgians from 1865.
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