Leopold III of Belgium

Also known as King Leopold III, Leopold III, S.M. Leopold III, S.A.R. Leopold III

king of the Belgians from 1934 to 1951 (1901–1983)

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Leopold III was the king of Belgium from 1934 until 1951, a period that included World War II and its aftermath. His reign matters historically because his decisions and actions during the war, particularly regarding Belgium's surrender to Nazi Germany, remain controversial and significantly affected his political standing in Belgium.

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Origin: Germany
Active from: 1993

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The face of Leopold III on a bas-relief by Pierre De Soete. Leopold III (3 November 1901 – 25 September 1983) was King of the Belgians from 23 February 1934 until his abdication on 16 July 1951. At 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.