Famous Deaths
Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909)
King of the Belgians (1865-1909), sole owner of the Congo Free State (1885-1908), dies at 74 after a reign of exactly 44 years
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights
About December 17, 1909
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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