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Luigj Gurakuqi

1879–1925 · 20th century

Luigj Gurakuqi was an Albanian writer and politician from Shkodër who signed the declaration of independence at Vlorë in 1912 and served as minister of education in Ismail Qemali's provisional government. He promoted Albanian-language schooling and literature, and later served as finance minister in Fan Noli's government of 1924. He was assassinated in exile in Bari in 1925.

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Provisional Government of Albania

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Luigj Gurakuqi. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/luigj-gurakuqi
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