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Accession of Leopold II
- When
- 17 December 1865
- Where
- Belgium
Leopold II succeeded his father to the Belgian throne, taking the oath of office on 17 December 1865.
Leopold II, born in Brussels as the second but eldest-surviving son of Leopold I and Queen Louise, succeeded his father to the Belgian throne in 1865. He took the oath of office on 17 December 1865, at the age of 30, becoming the second King of the Belgians.
Sources
- Leopold II of Belgium Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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