“Unmasking History’s Darkest Figures: 14 Bigots Who Shaped the World in Unexpected Ways”
12. King Leopold II of Belgium
King Leopold II’s rule over the Congo Free State is one of the darkest chapters of colonialism. Under his control, millions of Congolese were forced into labor, suffering brutal violence and exploitation in the name of profit. It’s estimated that around 10 million people died as a result of his policies.
Leopold’s regime is a stark example of how racial bigotry and greed fueled the horrors of European imperialism in Africa.
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