Association founded on 17 November 1879 by Leopold II of Belgium to further his interests in the Congo and recognised by the Berlin Conference as sovereign over the territories it controlled. It was established on 17 November 1879 in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo and lasted until 29 May 1885 (about 6 years). It was founded by Leopold II of Belgium.
Before and after
- 9 October 1879Birth of Max von Laue
- 22 October 1879Edison's carbon-filament lamp burns for 13 hours
- 26 October 1879Birth of Leon Trotsky
- 5 November 1879Death of James Clerk Maxwell
- from 17 November 1879 to 29 May 1885International Association of the Congo
- 1880Discovery of Oxus Treasure
- 1880Publication of The Brothers Karamazov
- 1880Discovery of gadolinium
- 1880Construction of St James’ Park
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