Episode
The Creation of the Congo Free State
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- History Daily
- Published
- Jul 1, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 967
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Summary
July 1, 1885. King Leopold II of Belgium founds the Congo Free State and installs a regime that will become infamous for its brutality. This episode originally aired in 2024. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.