Congo Free State

The Congo Free State (CFS), also known as the Independent State of the Congo, was a large state and absolute monarchy in Central Africa from 1885 to 1908. It was privately owned by King Leopold II, the constitutional monarch of the Kingdom of Belgium.

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Which happened first?

• Congo Free State and German East Africa began in the same year
• Congo Free State and Bechuanaland Protectorate began in the same year
• Congo Free State began 1 year after German South-West Africa
• Congo Free State began 1 year after Basutoland
• Congo Free State began 1 year after German colonial empire

Timeline

1. Basutoland1884–1966
2. German colonial empire1884–1920
3. German South-West Africa1884–1915
4. Bechuanaland Protectorate1885–1966
5. Congo Free State (this page)July 1, 1885 – April 2, 1908
6. German East Africa1885 – June 28, 1919

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