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Leopold III
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Leopold III (1901–1983)

King of the Belgians 1934–51. Against the prime minister's advice he surrendered to the German army in World War II in 1940. Post-war charges against his conduct led to a regency by his brother Charles and his eventual abdication in 1951 in favour of his son Baudouin.

A commission to investigate his actions in World War II found no fault, and a referendum in 1950 produced a small majority in favour of his return, but he was persuaded to abdicate.

He was educated at Eton, and at Ghent University.
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