Equestrian statue of Leopold Ⅱ, Bronze equestrian statue in Royal Quarter, Belgium.
The monument stands at Place du Trone, featuring King Leopold II mounted on horseback, crafted in bronze and positioned on a bluestone base.
The statue, designed by Thomas Vincotte and completed by Francois Malfait in 1926, commemorates Belgium's second monarch who ruled from 1865 to 1909.
The monument raises discussions about Belgium's colonial period, as Leopold II established personal control over the Congo Free State from 1885 to 1908.
The statue is accessible from the Royal Palace of Brussels, near the intersection of Rue Ducale and Boulevard du Regent.
The materials used in the statue's construction came from Congo's Union Miniere, connecting the monument directly to Belgium's colonial resource extraction.
Location: City of Brussels
Inception: 1926
Architects: François Malfait
Creator: Thomas Vinçotte
Made from material: bronze, bluestone
GPS coordinates: 50.84046,4.36438
Latest update: June 2, 2025 16:51
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