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Leopold III
Born
in Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe, Belgium
November 03, 1901
Died
September 25, 1983
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Kroongetuige: over de grote gebeurtenissen tijdens mijn koningschap
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published
2001
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4 editions
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Indian enchantment: Memories of a sojourn among the Indians of the Upper-Xingu
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published
1974
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2 editions
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Les Seigneurs de la Forêt
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published
2010
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“In view of the rapid changes taking place in the world today, it seemed to me desirable to preserve in picture and sound some reflection of the surviving vestiges of the ancient life of the Congo, there is a communion between the man of the forrest and his natural surroundings which inspires us in a sense of respect a recognition of spiritual heritage, i thank all those who have helped me to achieve this task which combines beauty and scientific truth.”
― Les Seigneurs de la Forêt
― Les Seigneurs de la Forêt
“Brutally attacked by Germany which had entered into the most solemn engagements with her, Belgium will defend herself with all of her strength against the invader. In these tragic hours which my country is undergoing, I am addressing myself to Your Excellency, who so often has demonstrated towards Belgium an affectionate interest, in the certainty that you will support with all of your moral authority the efforts which we are now firmly decided to make in order to preserve our independence.”
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“On July 31, 1950, I accepted to hand over the royal powers to my son. It was my will to renounce the throne for good as soon as it turned out that all Belgians would have united themselves around Prince Baudouin. I now establish that this unanimity has been achieved. The last words I wish to say as king of the Belgians will strongly indicate that the future of the fatherland depends on your national solidarity, I swear to agree to you, God protect Belgium and our Congo.”
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