List of Albanians - Definition and Overview
This is a
list of
Albanians
who are famous or notable, sorted by occupation and last name:
Contents
1 Artists and entertainers
2 Painters
3 Composers
4 Historians and linguists
5 Poets and writers
6 Politicians and leaders
7 Religious figures
8 Scientists
9 Sportspeople
10 Primeminster of Ottoman Empire
11 Other
12 See also
Artists and entertainers
Melihate Ajeti
- actress
Muharrem Qena
- actor
Istref Begolli - actor
Shani Pallaska - actor
James Belushi
- actor (ethnic Albanian)
John Belushi
- actor (ethnic Albanian)
Anita Bitri
- singer
Elona Bojaxhi
- model, actress
Xhejlane Broqi - singer, producer
Eliza Dushku
- actress (ethnic Albanian)
Eli Fara - singer
Ardit Gjebrea - singer
Merita Halili - singer
Agim Kaba - actor (ethnic Albanian)
Masiela Lusha
- actress
Sejfulla Myftari (aka Cekja) - comedian
Violeta Manushi - actress
Nevin Meçaj
- actor
Aleksander Moisiu
- actor
Inva Mula-Tchako
- singer
Nexhmije Pagarusha - singer
Sandër Prosi - actor
Anri Sala - artist
Parashqevi Simaku - singer
Anjeza Shahini
- singer
Laureta Meçi
- Actress
Tania Doko - Singer
James Biberi - Actor
Luan Begeti - Actor
Stan Dragoti - Director, Producer, Screenwriter
Painters
Kole Idromeno
Vangjush Mio
Ndoc Martini
Simon Rrota
Andrea Kushi
Zef Kolombi
Spiro Xega
Abdurrahim Buza
Onufri
Ibrahim Kodra
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
Marin Barleti
- historian
Gjon Buzuku
- translator
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
Antonio Gramsci
- (1891-1937)
Mehemet Ali
-
viceroy
of
Egypt
(ethnic Albanian)
Fejzi Alizoti
- politician
Ramiz Alia
- president
Anastasius
- Byzantine Emperor (491-518 AD)
Andon Beça
- politician
Sali Berisha
- president
Isa Boletini
- nationalist
Pope Clement VII
- Pope of Rome (1700-1721)
Bajram Curri
- national hero
Xhemil Dino
- diplomat
Lekë Dukagjini
- prince
Farouk of Egypt
- king of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
Fawzia of Egypt
- Egyptian princess (ethnic Albanian)
Fuad I of Egypt
- king of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
Fuad II of Egypt
- king of Egypt (ethnic Albanian)
Luigj Gurakuqi
- patriot
Skënder Gjinushi
- politician
Azem Hajdari
- politician
Enver Hoxha
- dictator
Kastriot Islami
- politician
Ismail Qemali
- nationalist
Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg
- national hero
Giorgio Basta
- general.
Ali Kelmendi
- communist
Mehmed Köprülü
- Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1656-1661) (ethnic Albanian)
Ahmed Köprülü
- Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1661-1676) (ethnic Albanian)
Mustafa Köprülü
- Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1689-1691) (ethnic Albanian)
Hüseyin Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1697-1702) (ethnic Albanian)
Numan Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1710-1711) (ethnic Albanian)
Abd Allah Köprülü - Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of Ottoman Empire (from 1723-1735) (ethnic Albanian)
Pandeli Majko
- politician
Rexhep Meidani
- president
Hysni Milloshi - Communist Party leader
Alfred Moisiu
- current president
Sulejman Pasha
- founder of
Tirana
Turhan Pasha Përmeti
- politician
Hasan Bej Prishtina
- prime minister, nationalist
Edi Rama
- mayor of
Tirana
Bajram Rexhepi
-
Kosovo
's prime minister
Shpëtim Rroqi - politician
Ibrahim Rugova
-
Kosovo
's president
Eqerem Spahia
- politician
Mehmet Shehu
- communist politician
Ali Pashë Tepelena
Shefqet Verlaci
- politician
Xhafer Ypi
- politician
Ahmet Zogu
(King Zog I of Albania) - king
Religious figures
Pal Engjëlli
- clergyman
Rrok Mirdita
- Catholic archbishop
Mother Teresa
- famous missionary
Fan S. Noli
- Albanian Orthodox Bishop
Muhammad Naasiruddeen al-Albaanee - muslim scholar
Scientists
Ferid Muradi
- scientist,
Nobel laureate
(ethnic Albanian)
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
Carl Ritter 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
Albania
List of people by nationality
Example Usage of Albanians
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Albanians
? is it an animall orrr?
peggyfrezon: @andrewbadera Fun to tweet
Albanians
! What kind of dog do you have?
philip_daniel:
Albanians
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