1885 in the Congo Free State


The following lists events that happened during '''1885 in the Congo Free State'''

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DateEvent
The station of Luozi is created at the point where the Luozi River flows into the Congo.
28 AprilBelgian 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 AprilThe senate ratifies the law creating the Congo Free State.
13 MayGeorges-Guillaume Pagels replaces Guillaume Casman as head of Équateur Station.
1 JulyFrancis de Winton takes office as administrator-general
1 JulyCamille Van den Plas becomes head of Équateur Station.
1 AugustRoyal decree classifies the Luozi Territory as a part of the Cataractes District.
25 SeptemberCamille Janssen is appointed vice-administrator-general
1 DecemberEdward James Glave becomes head of Équateur Station.