Encyclopedia article about this general of the Habsburg empire describes the events surrounding his appointment as governor of Flanders.

Read a description of the origins of the Belgian leader and his election in 1386 from the Medieval Sourcebook.

Read a biography of this Belgian monarch and learn about his reign and his actions during the revolutionary era in Europe.

Belgian king who ruled from 1831 to 1865 was the first monarch elected following Belgium's split from the Netherlands.

Academic project describes the African conquests of the Belgian king during the late nineteenth century.

King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909 supported the development of central Africa. He was later criticized for exploiting the region.

Belgian king who ruled from 1934 to 1951 was accused of treason when he surrendered his country to German control during World War II.

Virtual reference outlines the professional history of this former Belgian prime minister and UN president.