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État indépendant du Congo
Independent State of the Congo

Flag of the Congo Free State 1885–1908 Flag of the Congo Free State
Flag Coat of arms
Motto
Travail et Progrès
Work and Progress
Location of Congo
Region Congo
Capital Boma
Government Absolute monarchy
King-Sovereign
- 1885-1908 Leopold II of Belgium
History
July 1, 1885 Established
November 15, 1908 Annexed by Belgium
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The Independent State of the Congo (1885-1908) was a colonial state under the sovereign rule of Leopold II, who concurrently was also serving as the constitutional monarch in Belgium.


King-Sovereign

  • Leopold II of Belgium () (July 1, 1885 - November 15, 1908)



Nation

Congolese Polities

Congolese Polities

Neighbouring Nations

References


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