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Shefqet Vërlaci

1877–1946 · 20th century

Shefqet Vërlaci was an Albanian landowner from Elbasan and politician, a long-time rival of King Zog, who had broken off an engagement to his daughter. After the Italian invasion of 1939 he became prime minister of the Albanian Kingdom under Victor Emmanuel III, holding office until 1941. Real power lay with the Italian lieutenant-general, and he died in exile in Italy.

Shefqet Vërlaci
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Mentioned in 1 state history

Albanian Kingdom (1939-1943)

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Shefqet Vërlaci. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/shefqet-verlaci
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