Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza: Difference between revisions

Brazza then was received by King Makoko Iloo I of the Batéké in what was the most significant encounter of his career as an explorer. Brazza proposed to King Makoko that he place his kingdom under the protection of the [[French flag]]. King Makoko, aware of Stanley's advance and interested in trade possibilities and gaining an edge over his rivals, signed the [[treaty]].<ref>Sèbe, ''Heroic Imperialists in Africa'', p. 148</ref> The terms of this treaty were upheld after the king's death by his queen, [[Ngalifourou]], who became Queen Mother and an influential figure in French colonial life.{{Sfn|Akyeampong|2012|pages=}}{{page needed|date=January 2023446-447}} Brazza respected Ngalifourou so much that he presented her with a sabre.{{Sfn|Akyeampong|2012|pages=}}{{page needed|date=January 2023446}} Makoko also arranged for the establishment of a French settlement at Mfoa on the Congo's [[Malebo Pool]], a place later known as [[Brazzaville]]; after Brazza's departure, the outpost was manned by two laptots under the command of Senegalese Sergeant [[Malamine Camara]], whose resourcefulness had impressed Brazza during their several months together trekking inland from the coast. During this trip he encountered [[Henry Morton Stanley|Stanley]] near [[Vivi, Democratic Republic of the Congo|Vivi]]. Brazza did not tell Stanley that he had just signed a treaty with Makoko; it took Stanley some months to realise that he had been beaten in the "race" set by his sponsor, Leopold II. Brazza was again celebrated in France for his efforts. The press dubbed him "le conquérant pacifique", the peaceful conqueror, for his success in ensuring French imperial expansion without waging war.<ref>