1885 in the Congo Free State
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The following lists events that happened during 1885 in the Congo Free State
Incumbent
- King â Leopold II of Belgium
- Administrator-General â Francis de Winton
Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| The station of Luozi is created at the point where the Luozi River flows into the Congo.[1] | |
| 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 .[2] |
| 13 May | Georges-Guillaume Pagels replaces Guillaume Casman as head of Ãquateur Station (Mbandaka).[3] |
| 1 July | Francis de Winton takes office as administrator-general |
| 1 July | Camille Van den Plas becomes head of Ãquateur Station.[3] |
| 1 August | Royal decree classifies the Luozi Territory (also called the Manianga) as a part of the Cataractes District.[1] |
| 25 September | Camille Janssen is appointed vice-administrator-general |
| 1 December | Edward James Glave becomes head of Ãquateur Station.[3] |