Sujet
Leopold II, King of the Belgians, 19th century. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Leopold II, King of the Belgians, 19th century. The brother of Empress Carlota of Mexico and cousin to Queen Victoria, Leopold II (1835-1909) was the second King of the Belgians. He is best remembered for founding the Congo Free State in 1885 with the intention of exploiting its rubber, ivory and mineral resources, ruling as its sovereign. The local population were subjected to brutal exploitation by their colonial rulers, resulting in atrocities and an estimated 5-15 million deaths. When news of the situation reached the outside world in 1905, there was an outcry, leading to international pressure forcing Leopold to transfer the administration of the Congo to the Belgian state.
Historica Graphica Collection
Date
1816
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D59_211
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
50,7Mo (4,7Mo) / 29,4cm x 43,1cm / 3478 x 5091 (300dpi)