1891 in the Congo Free State
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The following lists events that happened during 1891 in the Congo Free State.
Incumbent[edit]
- King – Leopold II of Belgium
- Governor-general – Camille Coquilhat, then Théophile Wahis
Events[edit]
Date | Event |
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The Compagnie du Congo pour le Commerce et l'Industrie (CCCI) joins with a group of English investors to formally create the Compagnie du Katanga, which would defend Belgian interests in Katanga Province against British claims.[1] | |
American Presbyterian church in Congo founded, precursor of the Presbyterian Community in Congo. | |
9 April 1891 | Royal Order of the Lion is established by King Leopold II of Belgium, awarded for services to the Congo. |
15 April 1891 | Théophile Wahis replaces Camille Coquilhat as vice governor-general |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Sources[edit]
- "Compagnie du Congo pour le Commerce et l'Industrie. CCCI", Africa Museum (in French), retrieved 17 March 2021