Statements (294)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Monarch
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| gptkbp:artifacts |
Congo artifacts in museums
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Congo_Free_State_charter
gptkb:Congo_River gptkb:Scramble_for_Africa gptkb:Kingdom_of_Belgium gptkb:E._D._Morel gptkb:economic_exploitation gptkb:Congo_Free_State_government gptkb:Mark_Twain gptkb:Roger_Casement gptkb:Congo_Free_State_administration gptkb:Joseph_Conrad gptkb:Belgian_Congo gptkb:Congo_Reform_Association gptkb:Henry_Morton_Stanley gptkb:Congo_Free_State gptkb:Congo_Free_State_flag gptkb:Berlin_Conference_of_1884-1885 gptkb:Congo_reform_movement gptkb:International_African_Association gptkb:colonialism African exploration Belgian colonialism Congo River Basin rubber trade Congo Free State atrocities Congo Free State independence movement Congo Free State annexation Congo Free State cultural impact Congo Free State economic policies Congo Free State economy Congo Free State exploitation Congo Free State governance Congo Free State historical narratives Congo Free State historiography Congo Free State history Congo Free State human rights violations Congo Free State international response Congo Free State legacy Congo Free State legacy debates Congo Free State memory Congo Free State political structure Congo Free State public perception Congo Free State social impact Congo atrocities Congo Free State administration policies Congo Free State economic exploitation Congo Free State independence Congo Free State international relations Congo Free State resources Rubber trade in Congo Congo Free State military policies Congo Free State social structure Forced labor in Congo Congo Free State policies Rubber trade in the Congo |
| gptkbp:belgian_society |
Influence on modern Belgian society
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| gptkbp:biography |
' King Leopold's Ghost' by Adam Hochschild
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1835-04-09
April 9, 1835 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Brussels
|
| gptkbp:born |
April 9, 1835
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:Belgium
|
| gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
Forced labor system
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| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Royal_Palace_of_Brussels
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Church_of_Our_Lady_of_Laeken
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Prince_Léopold,_Duke_of_Brabant
gptkb:Prince_Philippe,_Count_of_Flanders gptkb:Princess_Stéphanie_of_Belgium gptkb:Leopold,_Duke_of_Brabant gptkb:Prince_Baudouin_of_Belgium gptkb:Prince_Albert_of_Belgium gptkb:Princess_Louise_of_Belgium Five children |
| gptkbp:commemoration |
Controversial commemorations in Belgium
Reevaluation of his actions in history |
| gptkbp:congo_atrocities |
Millions of deaths attributed to his regime
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| gptkbp:congo_crisis |
Connection to later conflicts in Congo
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| gptkbp:congo_cultural_impact |
Cultural ramifications of his rule
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| gptkbp:congo_economy |
Economic exploitation of the region
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| gptkbp:congo_exhibition |
Exhibitions showcasing his impact
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| gptkbp:congo_free_state |
Personal possession
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| gptkbp:congo_historical_impact |
Historical ramifications of his rule
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| gptkbp:congo_human_rights |
Violation of human rights during his rule
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| gptkbp:congo_independence |
Impact on Congo's path to independence
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| gptkbp:congo_legacy |
Lasting effects on Congo's development
|
| gptkbp:congo_legacy_debate |
Debate over his legacy in Congo
|
| gptkbp:congo_political_impact |
Political ramifications of his rule
|
| gptkbp:congo_reform_association |
Opposition group against his rule
|
| gptkbp:congo_reforms |
Transition to Belgian government control
|
| gptkbp:congo_revolution |
Influence on independence movements
|
| gptkbp:congo_social_impact |
Social ramifications of his rule
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Royal_Palace_of_Laeken
Tervuren Park |
| gptkbp:controversy |
Human rights abuses in the Congo
Legacy of colonialism Debate over his legacy human rights abuses in the Congo Human rights abuses in Congo Atrocities in Congo Cultural impact on Belgium Human rights abuses in the Congo Free State |
| gptkbp:created |
Congo Free State as personal property
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| gptkbp:criticism |
Legacy of colonialism
Denial of abuses |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on Belgian identity
Influence on post-colonial studies Congo's cultural heritage |
| gptkbp:death |
December 17, 1909
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
December 17, 1909
1909-12-17 |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
Books and documentaries
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| gptkbp:died |
gptkb:Brussels,_Belgium
1909 in Belgium |
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
With European powers
Belgium and Congo Belgium and other European powers |
| gptkbp:documentary |
Various films and books about his reign
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:House_of_Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Rubber trade in Congo
Rubber trade in the Congo |
| gptkbp:economic_policy |
Exploitation of natural resources in Congo
Forced labor system in Congo |
| gptkbp:encouraged |
Settlement of Belgians in Congo
European settlement in Congo |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:Congo_Railway
gptkb:Congo_Free_State_administration gptkb:Congo_Free_State |
| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
Exhibitions of colonial artifacts
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| gptkbp:expansion |
Belgian colonial empire
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| gptkbp:faced |
International scrutiny
International criticism Opposition from humanitarians Opposition from missionaries Public opposition in Belgium |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
Statues in Belgium
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Congo_Reform_Association
gptkb:Brussels_International_Exposition_1897 gptkb:Royal_Museum_for_Central_Africa gptkb:International_African_Association |
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Leopold_Louis_Philippe_Marie_Victor
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| gptkbp:had |
several children
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| gptkbp:has_been_accused_of |
Genocide in the Congo
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| gptkbp:has_child |
gptkb:Prince_Philippe,_Count_of_Flanders
gptkb:Princess_Stéphanie_of_Belgium gptkb:Leopold,_Duke_of_Brabant gptkb:Princess_Louise_of_Belgium |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonialism in the 19th century
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
Ongoing discussions about colonialism
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| gptkbp:historical_figures |
Compared to other colonial leaders
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Impact on African history
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| gptkbp:historical_research |
Ongoing studies of his reign
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
King Leopold II
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| gptkbp:impact_on_belgium |
National identity issues
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| gptkbp:influence |
European colonial policies
European colonialism colonialism in Africa Belgian colonial policy |
| gptkbp:influenced |
European colonial policies
Belgian colonial policy Colonial policies in Africa European imperialism in Africa Modern Belgian history |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Documentaries and films
Literature on colonialism |
| gptkbp:interests |
gptkb:Art_and_architecture
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| gptkbp:international_relations |
Impact on colonial law
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| gptkbp:international_response |
Outcry against his regime
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| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
Economic exploitation
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
In colonial history
Brutality in the Congo |
| gptkbp:is_critiqued_by |
Criticism from historians
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| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
gptkb:Congo_Free_State
Sovereignty over the Congo |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
Reports by Edmund Dene Morel
Reports by Roger Casement |
| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
Taxation policies in Congo
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| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Marie-Henriette_of_Austria
gptkb:Marie_Henriette_of_Austria |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
Anti-slavery activists
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| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:Tyrant
Ruthless leader Colonialist Exploiter |
| gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to |
Rubber resources in Congo
Natural resources of the Congo Congo's resources Natural resources in Congo |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Colonization of the Congo Free State
Exploitation of the Congo Free State exploitation of the Congo Free State Exploitation of Congo's resources Human rights abuses in Congo Exploitation of natural resources in Congo exploitation of Congo |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Colonialism in Africa
Controversial historical figure Congo Free State atrocities Colonial legacy in Africa |
| gptkbp:military_operations |
Suppression of uprisings in Congo
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| gptkbp:name |
gptkb:King_Leopold_II_of_Belgium
|
| gptkbp:narrative |
Different interpretations of his legacy
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Belgian
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Butcher_of_Congo
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| gptkbp:personal_life |
Married to Marie-Henriette of Austria
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| gptkbp:personality_trait |
Autocratic leadership style
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| gptkbp:posthumous_recognition |
Reevaluation of his actions
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Leopold_I_of_Belgium
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| gptkbp:promoted |
Belgian nationalism
Christian missionary activities in Congo Christian missionary work in Africa Infrastructure development in Congo Rubber production in the Congo |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Varied views on his rule
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| gptkbp:reign |
gptkb:Belgium
1865 1909 1865-1909 |
| gptkbp:reign_end |
1909
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| gptkbp:reign_start |
1865
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| gptkbp:responsible_for |
Human rights abuses in the Congo
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| gptkbp:route_of_administration |
Direct rule over Congo Free State
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| gptkbp:social_issues |
Congo Free State atrocities
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Marie-Henriette_of_Austria
gptkb:Marie_Henriette_of_Austria |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Albert_I_of_Belgium
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Queen_of_the_Netherlands
|
| gptkbp:uses |
Forced labor in Congo
Violence to suppress dissent Forced labor in the Congo |
| gptkbp:was |
a controversial figure
A controversial figure in history a patron of the arts a proponent of imperialism A key figure in the Scramble for Africa A significant figure in African history A significant figure in Belgian history A significant figure in European history A significant figure in colonial history A significant figure in world history a key figure in the Scramble for Africa A subject of historical debate A figure of both admiration and revulsion. A monarch with a complex legacy A significant player in 19th-century imperialism A symbol of colonial exploitation a controversial monarch the last sovereign of the Congo Free State a figure associated with exploitation and oppression a figure whose ambitions had lasting impacts on Central Africa a figure whose legacy includes both infrastructure development and human rights violations a figure whose actions led to the eventual annexation of the Congo by Belgium a figure whose reign is marked by both progress and tragedy a monarch who sought personal wealth through colonialism a monarch who faced legal challenges regarding his rule in the Congo a descendant of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha a figure whose legacy is debated a member of the Belgian royal family a monarch who influenced Belgian national identity a monarch with expansionist ambitions a significant figure in Belgian history a monarch whose actions are studied in post-colonial discourse criticized for his policies in the Congo a monarch whose reign is often viewed critically in modern times a key player in the establishment of the Congo Free State a figure whose ambitions led to significant geopolitical changes in Africa a monarch whose rule is often associated with the term 'rubber terror' a monarch who sought to establish a personal empire a significant historical figure in colonial history |
| gptkbp:was_condemned_by |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkb:British_Parliament |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:University_of_Leuven
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| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
Enlightenment ideas
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| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:Scramble_for_Africa
gptkb:Congo_Free_State_administration Congo Free State economy Congo Free State labor policies Congo Free State politics Congo Free State education initiatives Congo Free State health initiatives Congo Free State infrastructure development Congo Free State land policies Congo Free State legal system Congo Free State military operations Congo Free State resource management Congo Free State taxation system Congo Free State trade policies |
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
gptkb:Belgian_government
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:Order_of_the_Crown_of_Italy gptkb:Congo_Free_State |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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