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Leopold III was King of the Belgians

Leopold III (3 November 1901 - 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951. On 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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Leopold III was King of the Belgians

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Leopold III (3 November 1901 - 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951. On 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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3920 x 5350 px | 60.0 MB

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33.2 x 45.3 cm | 13.1 x 17.8 in (300 dpi)

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