jan 1, 1885 - 1885: The Belgian colonization of the "Congo Free State" began under the rule of King Leopold ll. He did this using a holding company that was first called "Association Internationale Africaine". He said he want's to end slavery and promote free trade with the colony as well as promote humanitarian policy's.
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jan 1, 1885
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~ 141 years ago