Léopold II of Belgium

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Queen_of_the_Netherlands
gptkbp:born April 9, 1835
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Church_of_Our_Lady_of_Laeken
gptkbp:children gptkb:Albert_I_of_Belgium
gptkb:Marie_of_Belgium
gptkb:Philippe,_Count_of_Flanders
gptkb:Louise_of_Belgium
gptkb:Josephine_of_Belgium
gptkbp:controversy Human rights abuses in the Congo
gptkbp:died December 17, 1909
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Royal_Palace_of_Brussels
gptkb:Royal_Greenhouses_of_Laeken
gptkb:Palace_of_Tervuren
Controversial historical figure
Influence on Belgian identity
Establishment of the Congo Free State
Promotion of the arts
Diplomatic relations with other countries
Role in European politics
Support for scientific expeditions
Promotion of Belgian culture
Promotion of Belgian industry
Promotion of tourism in Belgium
Expansion of Belgian territory
Cultural institutions in Belgium
Cultural legacy in Belgium
Advocacy for Belgian education
Economic exploitation of the Congo
Establishment of the Belgian Congo
Exploitation of rubber in the Congo
Influence on Belgian architecture
Influence on Belgian cinema
Infrastructure development in Belgium
International criticism for colonial policies
Promotion of Belgian music
Support for Belgian agriculture
Support for Belgian literature
Support for Belgian science
Support for Belgian sports
Support for Belgian theater
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Saxe-Coburg_and_Gotha
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Léopold II of Belgium
gptkbp:influence Belgian colonial policy
gptkbp:known_for Colonization of the Congo Free State
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Congo_Free_State
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Belgian
gptkbp:nickname The Builder King
gptkbp:portrait Official portrait of Léopold II
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Leopold_I_of_Belgium
gptkbp:reign 1865-1909
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Marie-Henriette_of_Austria
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Albert_I_of_Belgium
gptkbp:title gptkb:Queen_of_the_Netherlands
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Congo_Free_State
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4