Leopold II of Belgium

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King Leopold II (April 9, 1835 - December 17, 1909), succeeded his father, Leopold I of Belgium, to the Belgian throne in 1865 as Leopold II, King of the Belgians, and remained king until his death.

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• "La musique est un bruit qui coûte cher."
  • Translation: Music is noise that costs dearly.

• "Petit pays, petit esprit."
  • Translation: Small country, small minds.
  • Commenting on the unwilligness of the parliament and people of Belgium to engage in colonial adventures.