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_____, the king of belgium, saw the congo as an opportunity for belgium to acquire its first colony.

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It would be King Leopold II of Belgium that saw the nation of Congo as an opportunity for Belgium to acquire its first colony and compete with other European powers in imperialism and colonization race in the world. He was known for his harsh and cruel treatment to the native inhabitants in Congo.
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