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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.
- 23 February 1934 – 16 July 1951
- Elisabeth of Bavaria
Mar 21, 2024 · 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 abdication in 1951.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A brief biography of King Leopold III, who reigned from 1934 to 1951 and abdicated after a controversial period of his reign. Learn about his family, his military service, his marriage, his deportation, his referendum and his scientific research.
Nov 21, 2017 · King Leopold III (1901-1983) rose to the throne on 23 February 1934 rather unexpectedly. His father, King Albert, had tragically died five days before. During one of his favourite escapist pastimes, he fatally fell in the Ardennes (Marche-les-dames), while mountaineering alone.
Jul 21, 2023 · Features. The heartbroken king who almost toppled one of Europe’s monarchies. By Royal Central. 21st July 2023. Leopold III was the fourth King of the Belgians (the Belgian King is known as...
Leopold III (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.
Father. Albert I of Belgium. Mother. Elisabeth of Bavaria. 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.
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