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 coƻte 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.

