History of the Congo Free State

By GantRoberson

  • Leopold II becomes king of Belgium

  • Period: to

    King Leopold's Reign

  • International African Society founded

  • Henry Morton Stanley begins exploration of the Congo on behalf of King Leopold

  • Henry Morton Stanley ends his exploration of the Congo

  • Berlin Conference begins

  • Berlin Conference ends

  • Period: to

    Congo Free State

  • Peak year for rubber revenue from the Congo

  • Congo Reform Association founded

  • Henry Morton Stanley dies

  • Casement Report is released

  • Belgian parliament takes over administration of the Congo

  • Period: to

    Belgian Congo

  • King Leopold dies

  • The Congo Reform Association dissolves itself

  • The Congo gains independence from Belgium.

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