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Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909). Reigned from 1865. 'Un roi constituionnel' cartoon by 'Coide' (JJ Tissot - 1836-1902) for 'Vanity Fair' (London, 9 September 1869). This shows Leopold clasping the wealth of industrious Belgium while keeping a wary eye on the jackboot of Germany and the foot of France, Belgium's threatening neighbours. Chromolithograph.

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Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909). Reigned from 1865. 'Un roi constituionnel' cartoon by 'Coide' (JJ Tissot - 1836-1902) for 'Vanity Fair' (London, 9 September 1869). This shows Leopold clasping the wealth of industrious Belgium while keeping a wary eye on the jackboot of Germany and the foot of France, Belgium's threatening neighbours. Chromolithograph.