King Leopold II

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1867–1871

Every event in Historedia whose sources name King Leopold II, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Covering of the Senne river begins in Brussels

   1867–1871

   Role: Monarch

   1. 113 February 1867 · BrusselsStart of Covering Works

      The massive covering operation began on 13 February 1867, involving thousands of workers to vault the river.

   2. 21869–1871 · BrusselsBoulevard Construction

      Grand central boulevards were laid out between 1869 and 1871, replacing the covered river.

Sources

1. Covering of the Senne Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-16