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Leopold III [1] (3 November 1901 – 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until his abdication on 16 July 1951. At the outbreak of World War II, Leopold tried to maintain Belgian neutrality, but after the German invasion in May 1940, he surrendered his country, earning him much hostility, both at home and abroad.
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Mar 21, 2024 · king (1934-1950), Belgium. Role In: World War II. Leopold III (born November 3, 1901, Brussels, Belgium—died September 25, 1983, Brussels) was the king of the Belgians, whose actions as commander in chief of the Belgian army during the German conquest of Belgium (1940) in World War II aroused opposition to his rule, eventually leading to his ...
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Quick Facts. Also Known As: Leopold Filips Karel Albert Meinrad Hubertus Maria Miguel. Died At Age: 81. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Mary Lilian Baels (m. 1941), Princess Astrid of Sweden (m. 1926) father: Albert I of Belgium. mother: Elisabeth of Bavaria - Queen of Belgium.
Leopold III was King of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until his abdication on 16 July 1951. At the outbreak of World War II, Leopold tried to maintain Belgian neutrality, but after the German invasion in May 1940, he surrendered his country, earning him much hostility, both at home and abroad.
Leopold III (born as Léopold Philippe Charles Albert Meinrad Hubertus Marie Miguel; 3 November 1901 – 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951. He left the throne and his son Baudouin became King.
BIBLIOGRAPHY. King of Belgium from 1934 to 1983. Leopold III succeeded his father, Albert I, a hero of World War I, in 1934. In part under the leadership of Leopold, in 1936 Belgium decided to end its military alliance with France and to pursue an independent course instead.
Sep 25, 2020 · Leopold III was the fourth King of the Belgians (the Belgian King is known as the King of the Belgians rather than King of Belgium). In the early years of his reign, he was a popular figure;...
