The following lists events that happened during 1885 in the Congo Free State
Incumbent King – Leopold II of Belgium Administrator-General – Francis de Winton
Events
Date EventThe station of Luozi is created at the point where the Luozi River flows into the Congo. 28 April Belgian Chamber of Representatives passes a law that authorized King Leopold II of Belgium to become head of the state founded in Africa by the International Association of the Congo. 30 April The senate ratifies the law creating the Congo Free State . 13 May Georges-Guillaume Pagels replaces Guillaume Casman as head of Équateur Station (Mbandaka). 1 July Francis de Winton takes office as administrator-general 1 July Camille Van den Plas becomes head of Équateur Station. 1 August Royal decree classifies the Luozi Territory (also called the Manianga) as a part of the Cataractes District. 25 September Camille Janssen is appointed vice-administrator-general 1 December Edward James Glave becomes head of Équateur Station.
See also
Congo Free State History of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
References
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