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This is a list of Albanians who are famous or notable, sorted by occupation and name:
Contents [hide]
1 Actors/Actresses
2 Architects
3 Artist
4 Economists
5 Entrepreneurs
6 Filmmakers
7 Historians and Linguists
8 Military personalities
9 Monarchs
10 Musicians
11 Philosophers
12 Politicians
13 Primeminster of Ottoman Empire
14 Famous Arvanites
15 Religious Figures
16 Scientists
17 Sportspeople
18 Writers
19 Other
20 See also
20.1 Related Links
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Actors/Actresses
Bekim Fehmiu
Uliks Fehmiu
Melihate Ajeti
Marie Logoreci - actress, singer, director
Agim Kaba
Istref Begolli
Shani Pallaska
James Belushi
John Belushi
Agim Coma - actor, director
Eliza Dushku
Nate Dushku
Agim Kaba
Masiela Lusha
Elona Bojaxhi - actress, model
Sejfulla Myftari (aka Cekja) - comedian
Violeta Manushi
Nevin Meēaj
Aleksander Moisiu
Regis Philbin - TV personality (Maternal family was Arbėreshė from Greci, Italy)
Sandėr Prosi
Laureta Meēi
Ndriqim Gjepa
Ilir Rexhepi
Faruk Begolli
Enver Petrovci
Blerim Gjoci
James Biberi
Ilir Gjocaj - Screenwriter/Director
Dritan Arbana
Peter Malota
Marina Malota
Kristina Malota
Michael Malota
Luan Bexheti
Timo Flloko
Hila Popaj
Sander Ruēi
Xhilda Lapardhaja
Yllka Gashi
Bajrush Mjaku
Sulejman Pitarka
Shaban Arifi
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Architects
Andrea Aleksi - (b.1425-1505)
Gjovalin Gjadri - construction designing (b.1899-1974)
Besim Daja - architect
Carl Ritter von Ghega - builder of the Semmering Railway in Austria
Mehmet Isa - chief architect of the Taj Mahal
Sadefqar Mehmeti - chief architect accredited with the design of theBlue Mosque
Architect Kasemi - (b.1570-1650)
Andrija Alei
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Artist
Robert Aliaj Dragot - painter
Kole Idromeno - painter, sculptor, photographer, architect, engineer and painter.
Vangjush Mio - painter
Ndoc Martini - painter
Simon Rrota - painter
Andrea Kushi - painter
Zef Kolombi - painter
Spiro Xega - painter
Abdurrahim Buza - painter
der Ikonenmaler Onufri
Ibrahim Kodra - painter
Adrian Grezda [
http://www.adriangrezda.com ]
Ismail Lulani - painter
Ormira Lulani
Jetmira Kraja
Andi Hila
Artan Shabani - Maler
Venera Lokaj[1] - Maler, Verfasser
Arsim Kajtazi- Maler und Schriftsteller,
http://www.arsimkajtazi.com
Pjeter Vukaj - Sculptor
Genc Mulliqi - Sculptor
Naim Iseni - Sculptor
Genti Tavanxhiu - Sculptor
Ilirian Xhixha - Sculptor
Helidon Xhixha - Sculptor
Abdullah Gjongecaj - Sculptor
Gjon Mili - Photograph.
Fadil Berisha - Sternphotograph
Nexhat Krasniqi NEKRA - Karikaturenzeichner, Entwerfer
Pjetėr Marubi - Photograph
Kel Marubi - Photograph
Gegė Marubi - Photograph
Genc Hajdari - sculptor
Janaq Paēo - sculptor
Shefqet A Emini-painter-
http://www.exto.nl/gallery/page/site/1862.html
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Economists
Richard Lukaj
Gramoz Pashko - economist and former Deputy Prime Minister of Albania
Hekuran Mara - economist
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Entrepreneurs
Behxhet Pacolli - president of Mabetex
Harry Bajraktari - President of Bajraktari Management Corporation
Ekrem Bardha
Vehbi Alimucaj
Ekrem Luka
Gjevalin Gegaj
Vebi Velija
Dash Domi
Bedri Selmani
Neritan S.Hyka- President of TanMarket Corporation
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Filmmakers
Stan Dragoti
Fatmir Koēi
Gjergj Xhuvani
Anri Sala
Liria Begeja
Agron Domi
Ilir Butka
Eno Milkani
Piro Milkani
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Historians and Linguists
Marin Barleti - historian
Gjon Buzuku - translator
Kostandin Kristoforidhi - Albanologue
Dhimiter Kamarda - arberesh linguist
Aleks Buda - historian
Mathieu Aref - historian
Kristo Frashėri - historian
Gazment Shpuza - historian
Hysni Myzyri - historian
Hysen Kordha - historian
Hamit Kaba - historian
Muin Ēami - historian
Selami Pulaha - historian
Stefanaq Pollo - historian
Zihni Haskaj - historian
Zija Shkodra - historian
Xhelal Gjeēovi- historian
Viron Koka- historian
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Military personalities
Adem Jashari - commander of Kosovo Liberation Army
Hamėz Jashari - Albanian freedom fighter
Isa Boletini - nationalist
Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg - national hero
Ali Pashė Tepelena - military ruler
Rahim Ademi - Croatian Army general of Albanian origin
Agim Ceku - soldier
Qemal Stafa
Spiro Moisiu
Giorgio Basta - general.
Ibrahim Pasha - general of Egypt
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Monarchs
Ahmet Zogu - king of Albania
Leka Zogu
Leka Anwar Zog Reza Baudouin Msiziwe
Lekė Dukagjini - prince of Albania
Mehemet Ali - viceroy of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
Ismail Pasha - khedive of Egypt
Farouk of Egypt -King of Egypt
Fawzia of Egypt - princess of Egypt
Fuad I of Egypt - King of Egypt and Sudan
Fuad II of Egypt - King of Egypt
Sa'id of Egypt - Viceroy of Egypt
Prince Muhammad Ali of Egypt
Abbas I of Egypt - Pasha of Egypt
Abbas II of Egypt - khedive of Egypt
Tewfik Pasha - khedive of Egypt
Husayn Kamil - Sultan of Egypt and King of The Sudan
Vasile Lupu - prince of Moldavia
Mehmet Sa'id
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Musicians
Arian Avrazi - composer
Kristo Kono - composer
Zeqirja Ballata - composer
Fahri Beqiri -composer
Simon Gjoni - (1926-1991), composer
Tonin Harapi - (1928-1992), composer
Feim Ibrahimi - (b.1935-1997), composer
Akil Mark Koci (b.1936), composer
A. Komino - composer
Kozma Lara - (b.1930), composer
Jani Papadhimitri - composer
Alberto Paparisto - (b.1925), composer
Rafet Rudi - composer
Thoma Simaku - composer
Ramadan Sokoli - (b.1920), composer
Pėllumb Vorpsi - (b.1957), composer
Ēesk Zadeja - (1927-1997), composer
Mark Kaēinari - composer
Kujtim Laro -composer
Limoz Disadari - composer
Aleksander Lalo - composer
Vladimir Kotani - composer
Vasil Tole - composer
Preng Jakova - composer
Adnan Isaku - composer
Tish Daia - composer
Shpetim Kushta - composer
Aleksander Peēi - composer
Valentin Veizi - composer
Babilon - Rock Band
Kristaq Antoniu - singer
Parashqevi Simaku - singer
Tefta Tashko Koco - singer
Marije Kraja - singer
Nexhmije Pagarusha - singer
Inva Mula-Tchako - soprano
Pirro Ēako - tenor, soprano, composer, singer
Tania Doko - Singer
Ritmi i Rrugės - rap group
Eli Fara - singer
Ardit Gjebrea - singer
Xhejlane Broqi - singer, producer
Anita Bitri - pop singer and violinist
Mirela Tafaj - soprano
Mariela Cingo - pianist
Mirsa Adami - pianist
Yllka Istrefi - pianist
Saimir Pirgu - tenor
Miriam Cani - pop singer
Soni - singer
Anjeza Shahini - singer
Ledina Ēelo - singer, model
Leonora Jakupi - singer
Bleona Qereti - singer
Gentiana Ismaili - singer
Teuta Koco - soprano
Tedi Papavrami - vilolinist
Shkelzen Doli - violinist
Altuna Sejdiu - singer
Frederik Ndoci - singer
Ervin Dhimo - guitarist
Adelina Ismaili - singer
Zanfina Ismaili - singer
Doruntina Disha - singer
Shpat Kasapi - singer
Adrian Gaxha - singer
Ana Oxa - singer
Elsa Lila - singer
Eda Zari - singer
Kevin Peshkopia - guitarist of the group THE IMMORTAL WINOS OF SOUL
LUL DxE
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Philosophers
Ilir Progri
Shtufi - philosopher
Hasan Tahsini - philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, psychologist
Zija Xholi - Philosopher
Shkelzen Maliqi -Philosopher and publicist
Antonio Gramsci
Era Limani soprano
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Politicians
Mihane Kukaj - Judge
Joseph DioGuardi - congressman
Essad Pasha - politician
Fejzi Alizoti - politician
Ramiz Alia - president
Andon Beēa - politician
Sali Berisha - president
Ded Gjo Luli - nationalist
Bajram Curri - national hero
Xhemil Dino - diplomat
Luigj Gurakuqi - patriot
Ukshin Hoti
Skėnder Gjinushi - politician
Azem Hajdari - politician
Ramush Haradinaj - Kosovo's former prime minister
Enver Hoxha - dictator
Nexhmije Hoxha - communist
Kastriot Islami - politician
Ismail Qemali - nationalist
Ali Kelmendi - communist
Bajram Kosumi - Prime Minister of Kosovo
Pandeli Majko - politician
Rexhep Meidani - president
Hysni Milloshi - Communist Party leader
Alfred Moisiu - current president
Sulejman Pasha - founder of Tirana
Turhan Pasha Pėrmeti - politician
Hasan Bej Prishtina - prime minister, nationalist
Edi Rama - mayor of Tirana
Bajram Rexhepi - Kosovo's former prime minister
Shemsedin Vendresha - politician
Ibrahim Rugova - Kosovo's president
Eqerem Spahia - politician
Mehmet Shehu - communist politician
Hashim Thaēi - Kosovo's opposition leader
Jozefina Topalli
Shefqet Verlaci - politician
Azem Vllasi - communist
Xhafer Ypi - politician
Sevim Arbana - Human Rights & Feminist Movement personality
Petrit Salla - Albania Representative Office in Kosova
Fatmir Sejdiu - president of Kosovo
Nexhat Daci
Aleksander Meksi - former prime minister of Albania
Elez Koci
Zef Bushati
Koēi Xoxe - former Defence and Interior Minister of Albania
Izet Dibra
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Kenan Evren
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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
Ohėrli 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 Qypėrliu
Köpryly Fayil Ahmet Pasha
Köpryly Zade Mustafa Pasha
Kadi Ali Pasha
Amzhazade Hysein Pasha
Numan Pasha Qypėrliu
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
Sinan Pasha
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Famous Arvanites
Kollias' book, "Arvanites and the Origin of the Greeks" (1983).Greek War of Independence
Andreas Miaoulis, admiral and later politician
Markos Botsaris, leader of Souliotes, defender of Messolonghi
Laskarina Bouboulina, the only female member of Filiki Etaireia
Nikolaos Krieziotis, leader of the Greek Revolution in Evoia
Xadziyiannis Mexis, leader of Spetses
Presidents of Greece
Pavlos Kountouriotis, admiral and later politician
Theodoros Pangalos, general and briefly military dictator
Prime Ministers of Greece
Kitsos Tzavelas
Georgios Kountouriotis
Antonios Kriezis, served in Greek navy during the revolution, later politician
Dimitrios Voulgaris
Athanasios Miaoulis
Diomidis Kiriakos
Theodoros Pangalos, general and later politician
Alexandros Korizis
Petros Voulgaris
Alexandros Diomidis
Greek politicians
Theodoros Pangalos, former minister of Foreign Affairs, member of PASOK
Artists
Nikos Engonopoulos, painter and poet
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Religious Figures
Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee- Famous Islamic Scholar.
Muhamet Arnauti- Famous Bektashi Baba, and founder of the first Albanian American Bektashi Monastery.
Baba Rexheb - Famous Bektashi Baba.
Haxhi Hafiz Sabri Koēi- Grand Mutfi of Albania
Naim Ternava- Mutfi of Kosova
Selim Muēa- Current Mutfi of Albania
Shefqet Krasniqi- Imam of Grand Mosque in Prishtina, Kosova.
Hasan Hafizi- Imam of Ethem Bey Mosque in Tirane, Albania.
Dhulkarnejt Ramadani- Imam of Grand Mosque in Skopje, Macedonia.
Ahmet Kalaja- Imam of Main Mosque in Vlore, Albania.
Abdul-Rrahman Sokoli- President of IISNA
Ate Kola Berishaj - Catholic Priest
Pope Clement XI (1700-1721)Born in Urbano, Italy, of the Albani family whose forebears fought for the Turks for 25 years alongside the 15th century folkhero of the Albanians, Scanderbeg thus preventing the Ottoman Turks from overunning Europe. Clement XI also fostered foreign missions but was unsuccessful in converting Czar Peter the Great.[2]
Pal Engjėlli - clergyman
Don Lush Gjergji- Catholic archbishop.
Rrok Mirdita - Catholic archbishop
Fan S. Noli - Albanian Orthodox Bishop
Mother Teresa - famous Albanian missionary
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Scientists
Ferid Muradi - scientist, Nobel laureate
Shuaip Kraja - scientist molecular biologist (born 1936 Shkoder)
Albert Lulushi - computer scientist
Arben Kryeziu - computer scientist
Tanush Shaska - mathematician
Eranda Dragoti Cela - mathematician
Nertila Gjini - mathematician
Laura Mersini - cosmologist
Selaudin Bekteshi - physicist
Josif Adhami - physicist
Ylli Popa - physicist
Bajram Preza - physicist
Petraq Pilika - mathematician
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Sportspeople
Ervis Masha - Albanian born boxer from Shijak, Durres, now fights for Denmark
Besart Bajraktari - Kosovar Albanian football player
Xhevad Prekazi - football player
Erald Dervishi - One of the youngest champions of World Chess history
Ermira Dingu - European champion rifle shooting
Diana Mata - Olympic pistol shooter
Elisabeta Karabolli - European champion pistol shooting
Elton Bitincka - Olympic athlete
Dorian Collaku - Olympic athlete
Taip Ramadani - Handball Player Australia (Olympic Athlete)
Ardian Gashi - football player
Kreshnik Gjata - Olympic swimmer
Luan Krasniqi- boxer (european chanpion)
Nelson Hysa - Olympic boxer
Ilir Kafarani - Olympic weightlifter
Altin Lala - football player
Anila Meta - Olympic athlete
Artur Muhedini - Olympic boxer
Arben Muqolli - Handball Player
Ymer Pampuri - weightlifter
Sahit Prizreni - Olympic wrestler
Erkand Qerimaj - Olympic weightlifter
Rovena Marku - Olympic swimmer
Ilir Suli - weightlifter
Klodiana Shala - Olympic athlete
Donald Suxho - volleyballist for American Olympic Team
Gert Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
Theoharis Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
Rudi Vata - football (soccer) player
Marjeta Zaēe - Athlete
Ermal Kugo - basketball player
Tie Domi - Pro hockey player
Zoran Ivezaj - Taekwondo Champion
Fatos Pilkati - Olympic Free Pistol competitor
Stefi Gjine - tennis palyer
Klodian Duro - football palyer
Fatmir Vata - football player
Kreshnik Qato - world champion boxer
Riza Lushta - football player
Adem Yze - rules football player
Valon Behrami - football player
Shefki Kuqi - football player
Petrit Fejzullahu - Handball Player
Njazi Kuqi - football player
Lorik Cana - football player
Erjon Bogdani - football player
Artim Sakiri - football player
Pyrros Dimas - weightlifter
Besian Idrizaj - footballplayer
Mirela Manjani - javelin thrower
Spend Abazi - box european champion
Igli Tare - football player
Enver Idrizi - karate champion
Afrim Latifi - karate champion
Azem Maksutaj - kickboxer
Ervin Skela - football player
Fadil Vokrri - former football player
Panajot Pano - football player
Lutfi Kolgjini - Horse Riding Champion
Teuta Lulgjuraj - tennis player
Elvir Muriqi - boxer
Shaban Terstena -wrestler
Shaban Sejdiu - wrestler
Aziz Salihu - boxer
Mehmet Bogujevci - boxer
Nazif Gashi - boxer
Xhevdet Peci - boxer
Ridvan Vllasaliu - kickboxer
Nuri Seferi - boxer
Petrit Dobroshi - boxer
Erjon Tola - Alpine skiers
Migen Memelli - football player
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Writers
Kristina O'Donnelly - author/editor/journalist
Dora d'Istria - writer/publicist (b.1829-1888)
Dritėro Agolli - poet, writer(b.1931)
Fatos Arapi - poet (b.1930)
Xhevdet Bajraj - poet (b.1960)
Frang Bardhi - author of note (1606-1643)
Bernard Bilota - arberesh poet/folklorist (b.1843-1918)
Karmel Kandreva - arberesh writer
Zef Skiroi - arberesh poet/publicist/folklorist
Eqrem Basha - poet (b.1948)
Flora Brovina - poet (1949)
Pjetėr Bogdani -
Pjetėr Budi - author of religious works (1566-1622)
Andon Zako Ēajupi - poet and dramatist (1866-1930)
Martin Camaj - poet (1925-1992)
Viktor Eftimiu - academic/writer (b.1889-1972)
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)
Mid'hat Bey Frashėri - writer and freedom fighter (1880-1949)
Naim Frashėri - poet (1846-1900)
Antonio Gramsci - writer, philosopher
Fahredin Gunga - poet (1936-1997)
Sabri Hamiti - poet (b.1950)
Alban Kraja - writer (born Shkoder 1970) ( www.albankraja.com )
Ismail Kadare - writer and poet (b.1936)
Hasan Zyko Kamberi - poet
Musine Kokalari - writer
Ernest Koliqi - writer (1903-1975)
Faik Konica - writer, stylist
Fatos Kongoli - writer, mathematician
Gazmend Krasniqi - poet (b.1963)
Milazim Krasniqi - poet (b.1955)
Teodor Laēo - writer (b.1936)
Natasha Lako - poet and novelist (b.1948)
Veli Karahoda - novelist, poet, essayist (b.1968)
Luljeta Lleshanaku - poet (b.1968)
Bardhyl Londo - poet (b.1948)
Rudolf Marku - poet (b.1950)
Lekė Matrėnga (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 (aka Migjeni) - poet (1911-1938)
John Musachi - poet (1882-1965)
Teki Dervishi - poet, novelist and playwright (1943-)
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)
Ernesto Sabato - writer
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)
Kasėm 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))
Agim Vinca - poet (b.1947)
Moikom Zeqo - writer and archaeologist (b.1949)
Visa Zhiti - poet (b.1959)
Gavril Dara - writer, poet (b.1827-1885)
Francesk Anton Santori - writer (b.1819-1894)
Ndoc Nikaj - historian, poet (b.1864-1951)
Jakov Xoxa - writer (b.1923-1979)
Kolė Jakova - writer (b.1916-1965)
Spiro Comora - writer, comedian (b.1918-1973)
Ilir Kadia - writer, journalist (b.1957)
Tom Perrotta - novelist and former English professor.
Mehmet Akif Ersoy - poet
Ate Kola Berishaj - Catholic Priest, writer
Luan Starova - writer
Rifat Kukaj - writer
Gjekė Marinaj - poet
Mehmet Haxhosaj
Halil Haxhosaj
Veton Surroi
Edison Ypi - journalist, writer (b.1949)
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Other
William G. Gregory - Austronaut of Albanian Origin
Elyesa Bazna - German spy
Murat Rais - 16th century figure
Hava Rexha - was the oldest woman in Albania and maybe in the world
Nadir Mura - magician
Skender Nezaj - Kawasaki Heavy Industries High Speed Rail
