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List of Albanians

This is a list of Albanians who are famous or notable, sorted by occupation and last name:

Contents

Artists and entertainers

Composers

  • Arian Avrazi
  • Zeqirja Ballata
  • Fahri Beqiri
  • Simon Gjoni - (1926-1991)
  • Tonin Harapi - (1928-1992)
  • Feim Ibrahimi - (b.1935-1997)
  • Akil Mark Koci (b.1936)
  • A. Komino
  • Kozma Lara - (b.1930)
  • Jani Papadhimitri
  • Alberto Paparisto - (b.1925)
  • Rafet Rudi
  • Thoma Simaku
  • Ramadan Sokoli - (b.1920)
  • Pëllumb Vorpsi - (b.1957)
  • Çesk Zadeja - (1927-1997)
  • Luan Krasniqi

Historians and linguists

Poets and writers

  • Kristina O'Donnelly - author/editor/journalist
  • Ernesto Sabato - writer
  • Dritëro Agolli - poet, writer(b.1931)
  • Fatos Arapi - poet (b.1930)
  • Frang Bardhi - author of note (1606-1643)
  • Eqrem Basha - poet (b.1948)
  • Flora Brovina - poet (1949)
  • Pjetër Budi - author of religious works (1566-1622)
  • Andon Zako Çajupi - poet and dramatist (1866-1930)
  • Martin Camaj - poet (1925-1992)
  • Nicola Chetta - poet (1740?-1803)
  • Rrahman Dedaj - poet (b.1939)
  • Jeronim de Rada - poet (1814-1903)
  • Ridvan Dibra - poet (1959)
  • Aleksander Stavre Drenova (aka ASDRENI) - poet (1872-1947)
  • Gjergj Fishta - writer and poet (1871-1940)
  • Nezim Frakulla - poet (1680-1760)
  • Naim Frashëri - poet (1846-1900)
  • Fahredin Gunga - poet (1936-1997)
  • Sabri Hamiti - poet (b.1950)
  • Ismail Kadare - writer and poet (b.1936)
  • Hasan Zyko Kamberi - poet
  • Musine Kokalari - writer
  • Ernest Koliqi - writer (1903-1975)
  • Faik Konica - writer
  • Gazmend Krasniqi - poet (b.1963)
  • Teodor Laço - writer (b.1936)
  • Natasha Lako - poet and novelist (b.1948)
  • Luljeta Lleshanaku - poet (b.1968)
  • Bardhyl Londo - poet (b.1948)
  • Rudolf Marku - poet (b.1950)
  • Lekë Matrënga (aka Luca Matranga) - poet (1567-1619)
  • Din Mehmeti - poet (b.1932)
  • Esad Mekuli - poet (b.1916-1993)
  • Ndre Mjeda - poet (1866-1937)
  • Millosh Gjergj Nikolla - poet (1911-1938)
  • John Musachi - poet (1882-1965)
  • Fan S. Noli - poet and religious leader (1882-1965)
  • Ali Podrimja - poet (b.1942)
  • Lasgush Poradeci - poet (1899-1987)
  • Dhori Qiriazi - poet (b.1993)
  • Rexhep Qosja - poet and literary critic (1936)
  • Zef Serembe (aka Giuseppe Serembe) - poet (1844-1901)
  • Filip Shiroka - poet (1859-1935)
  • Azem Shkreli - poet (1938-1997)
  • Xhevahir Spahiu - poet (b.1945)
  • Sterjo Spasse - poet (1914-1989)
  • Kasëm Trebeshina - writer (b.1926)
  • Vorea Ujko (aka Domenico Bellizzi) - poet (1918-1989)
  • Jul Variboba (aka Giulio Variboba) - poet (1742-1788)
  • Pashko Vasa (aka Wassa Effendi) - poet (1825-1892) (ethnic Vlach)
  • Agim Vinca - poet (b.1947)
  • Moikom Zeqo - writer and archaeologist (b.1949)
  • Visa Zhiti - poet (b.1959)

Politicians and leaders

Religious figures

  • Pal Engjëlli - clergyman
  • Rrok Mirdita - Catholic archbishop
  • Mother Teresa - famous missionary
  • Theofan Stylian Noli - Albanian Orthodox Bishop
  • Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee - muslim scholar

Scientists

Sportspeople

  • Elton Bitincka - Olympic athlete
  • Dorian Collaku - Olympic athlete
  • Kreshnik Gjata - Olympic swimmer
  • Nelson Hysa - Olympic boxer
  • Ilir Kafarani - Olympic weightlifter
  • Mirela Manjani - athlete
  • Anila Meta - Olympic athlete
  • Artur Muhedini - Olympic boxer
  • Ymer Pampuri - weightlifter
  • Sahit Prizreni - Olympic wrestler
  • Erkand Qerimaj - Olympic weightlifter
  • Rovena Rovena - Olympic swimmer
  • Ilir Suli - weightlifter
  • Luan Shabani - weightlifter
  • Klodiana Shala - Olympic athlete
  • Donald Suxho - volleyballist for American Olympic Team
  • Gert Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
  • Theoharis Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
  • Marjeta Zaçe - athlete

Primeminster of Ottoman Empire

  • Bajazit Pasha
  • Is'hak Pasha
  • Gedik Ahmet Pasha
  • Davud Pasha
  • Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
  • Ibrahim Pasha Parga
  • Ajaz Mehmet Pasha Vlora
  • Lufti Pasha Shkodra
  • Rrustem Pasha
  • Kara Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
  • Arnavuat (Semiz) Ahmet Pasha
  • Koxha Sinan Pasha
  • Ferhat Pasha
  • Hadim Hasan Pasha
  • Jemishxi Hasan Pasha
  • Nasuh Pasha
  • Ohërli Hasan-Hysein Pasha
  • Merre Hysein Pasha
  • Tabani Jassi Mehmet Pasha
  • Kemankush Kara Mustafa Pasha
  • Xhivan-kapuxubashi sultan-Zade Semin Mehmet Pasha
  • Kara Murat Pasha
  • Tarhonxhu Ahmet Pasha
  • Kara Murat Pasha
  • Zurnazen Mustafa Pasha
  • Mehmet Pasha Qypërliu
  • Köpryly Fayil Ahmet Pasha
  • Köpryly Zade Mustafa Pasha
  • Kadi Ali Pasha
  • Amzhazade Hysein Pasha
  • Numan Pasha Qypërliu
  • Haxhi-Halil Pasha
  • Haxhi-Ahcas Mehmet Pasha
  • Bijikli Ali Pasha
  • Ajvas-zade Halil Pasha
  • Mustafa Pasha Bajrakatari
  • Memish Pasha
  • Giritli-Mustafa Nail Pasha
  • Mehmet Ferid Pasha Vlora
  • Said Halim Pasha
  • Ahmet Izet Pasha
  • Damad Ferid Pasha

Other

  • Elyesa Bazna - German spy
  • Karl von Ghega - builder of the Semmering Railway in Austria that became the model of Europe.
  • Mehmet Isa - chief architect of the Taj Mahal
  • Sadefqar Mehmeti - chief architect accredited with the design of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  • Murat Rais - 16th century figure
  • Hava Rexha - was the oldest woman in Albania and maybe in the world

See also


Last updated: 02-10-2005 03:51:02
Last updated: 05-03-2005 17:50:55