Succession
Succeeds as ing of Belgium, son of Leopold I
Role range: 1865-1909
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Leopold II Biography and Timeline
Follow Leopold II through 6 dated historical records for Belgium.
Leopold II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1865–1908Years on this page
1865
1890
Rule of Tanganyika
Cedes land near lake Tanganyika to the British east Africa Co in a private Treaty
Role range: 1865-1909
1895
Zeebrugge Port Works
Belgium promotes a new sea outlet linking Bruges with Zeebrugge.
Role range: 1865-1909
1904
Scandal
Laborers are exploited, Leopold claims progress demands casualties. Britain exposes the scandal
Role range: 1865-1909
1907
Zeebrugge Opened
The Bruges sea canal and Zeebrugge harbour improve maritime access.
Role range: 1865-1909
1908
Nationalization
Nationalized by the Belgian Government. Leopold receives 50 million francs compensation
Role range: 1865-1909
Records, sources and methodology
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