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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2018}}{{Albanians}}This is a list of '''historical and living [[Albanians]]''' (including ethnic Albanians and people of full or partial Albanian ancestry) who are famous or ''notable'', sorted by occupation and alphabetically.
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== Religious ==
[[File:FAN_NOLI.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Fan Noli]], champion of literature, history, theology, diplomacy, journalism, music, and national unity.]]
[[File:Papa Kristo Negovani.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Kristo Negovani]], religious leader and writer for the Albanian cause.]]
[[File:MotherTeresa 090.jpg|thumb|150px|Holy [[Mother Teresa]].]]
[[File:Ernest Simoni.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Ernest Simoni]], cardinal and presbyter.]]
[[File:Clement XI.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Pope Clement XI]]]]
=== Priests ===
* [[Demetrio Franco|Dhimitër Frëngu]] (1443 – 1525), friar and scholar of a noble family, treasurer and councilor of Giorgio Castriota, in 1480 wrote the first biography, in Latin, on the life of Skanderbeg, from which all later writers drew.
* Father [[Marin Barleti]] (1450 – 1513), Catholic ecclesiastic and writer, author of the life of Skanderbeg.
* [[Gjon Buzuku]] (1499 – 1577), [[bishop]] Catholic, author of the oldest known document in Albanian: a translation of the Roman Missal, "[[Meshari]]" ([[1555]]).
* [[Pjetër Budi]] (1565 – 1622), Catholic priest and writer, published three books in Albanian and I leave several poems in his native language.
* Papa [[Luca Matranga]] (1567 – 1619), priest and scholar, author of the first literary expression ''arbëresh'' of the Albanians in diaspora.
* [[Frang Bardhi]] (1606 – 1644), Catholic bishop, lexicographer, folklorist and ethnographer, author of the first dictionary of the Albanian language known so far.
* [[Pjetër Bogdani]] (1630 – 1689), Catholic bishop and writer, author of the first Albanian work in prose.
* Papa [[Nikollë Filja]] (1691 – 1769), priest and writer.
* Nicoleta Kenini (2005-), writer and priest
* Mons. [[Giuseppe Crispi]] (1781 – 1859), one of the major figures of the Arbëresh community of Sicily of that era, wrote a number of works on the Albanian language.
* Papa [[Francesco Antonio Santori]] (1819 – 1894), writer, poet and playwright.
* [[Nikoll Kaçorri]] (1862 – 1917), Catholic religious, politician and patriot, deputy prime minister with Ismail Kemal, in the first Albanian government (1912–1913).
* [[Gjergj Fishta]] (1871 – 1940), Franciscan friar, poet, politician and translator.
* Mons. [[Theofan Stilian Noli]] (1882 – 1965), bishop and intellectual, writer, scholar, diplomat, politician, historian, orator, founder of the Orthodox Church of Albania.
* Papa [[Marco La Piana]] (1883 – 1958), priest and scholar, gave his contribute through his studies on Albanian language.
* [[Anton Harapi]] (1888 – 1946), Franciscan friar, teacher, writer and politician.
* [[Giuseppe Valentini (albanologist)|Zef Valentini]] (1900 – 1979), Italian Jesuit, albanologist, byzantinist and historian, naturalized Albanian.
* [[Cyril of Bulgaria]] (1901 – 1971), the first Patriarch of the Bulgarian Patriarchate, born of an Albanian family.
* Father [[Zef Pllumi]] (1924 – 2007), Franciscan priest and writer, author of the memoirs of Christian religious persecution in Albania.
* Mons. [[Ercole Lupinacci]] (1933 – 2016), Bishop of Italo-Albanian Catholic Eparchies of Piana degli Albanesi and Lungro.
* Mons. [[Sotir Ferrara]] (1937 – 2017), the Bishop of the [[Eparchy of Piana degli Albanesi]], a diocese of the [[Italo-Albanian Catholic Church]] in Sicily, Italy.
* Papa [[Eleuterio Francesco Fortino]] (1938 – 2010), priest of the Italo-Albanian Catholic Church, Archimandrite in the [[Eparchy of Lungro]] in Calabria, served as the Under Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and albanolog.
* Arch. [[Rrok Kola Mirdita]] (1939 – 2015), Catholic archbishop.
* Mons. [[Angelo Massafra]] (born 1949), metropolitan archbishop of Scutari-Pult and president of the Albanian Episcopal Conference.
* Mons. [[Donato Oliverio]] (born 1956), Bishop of the Eparchy of Lungro.
* [[Muhammad Nasiruddin al-Albani]], Islamic scholar (specialising in the field of [[Hadith studies|Hadith sciences]]) and [[Islamic revival|Muslim revivalist]] in the 20th century. He is well known for his anti-extremist leanings all over the Muslim world.
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* Papa [[Kristo Negovani]] (1875 – 1905), religious leader and writer for the Albanian cause.
* Father [[Daniel Dajani]] (1906 – 1946), Jesuit religious and martyr, of the [[Catholic Church]], killed by the regime during the communist dictatorship in Albania.
* [[Stath Melani]] (1858-1917) was an Albanian [[Eastern Orthodox Christianity|Orthodox]] priest who participated in the [[Congress of Manastir]] and helped spread awareness of the [[Albanian language|Albanian]] written language in southern Albania.
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* [[Pope Clement XI]] (1649 – 1721), Pope of the Catholic Church.
=== Saints and blessed ===
* Saint Papa [[Josif Papamihali]] (1912 – 1948), priest of [[Byzantine rite]], formed in the Albanian communities of Italy, martyr of the [[Albanian Greek-Catholic Church]], arrested, sentenced to forced labor, and killed during the communist dictatorship in Albania.
* Saint [[Mother Teresa]] (1910 – 1997), Roman Catholic religious and missionary.
* Saint [[Astius]] (2nd century AD), bishop of [[Dyrrhachium]], martyr and saint venerated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
* Saint [[Pelinus]] (c. 620 – 5 December 662), native of [[Dyrrhachium]] and later Bishop of Brindisi in Italy.
* Saint [[Angelina of Serbia]] (1440–1520), the Albanian Despotess consort of Serbian Despot [[Stefan Branković]] (r. 1458–1459), and a daughter of Albanian nobleman [[Gjergj Arianiti]]. She was proclaimed a saint and venerated as such by the [[Serbian Orthodox Church]].
* Saint [[John Koukouzelis]] (1300–c. 1350) recognized as a saint by the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]].
* Saints [[Eleutherius and Antia]] venerated as Christian saints and martyrs in Greece and Albania by both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.[[File:Saint Kristo the Albanian.jpg|thumb|Fresco of Saint Christos the gardener.]][[Saint Christos the Arvanid]] Saint Christos the Arvanid or the gardener ([[Albanian language|Albanian]]: ''Shën Kristo Kopshtari'') was an 18th-century Eastern Orthodox saint from [[Albania]].
* [[Therinus]] ([[Albanian language|Albanian]]: ''Terin'', [[Greek language|Greek]]: Θερινός), also known as Therius of Buthrotum, was a [[Christian saint]] revered in [[Albania]].
* [[Nicodemus of Elbasan]] The new martyr Nicodems also known as Nicodemus of Berat (Albanian: ''Shën Nikodhimi i Beratit'') was born in [[Vithkuq]] in present-day [[Albania]]. He was married and had children there. Later he converted to [[Islam]] and then became a Christian again, at [[Mount Athos]], Greece. After three years he decided to return in his native town, informing the Muslim authorities of his decision. He was beheaded on 11 July 1722. His relics are venerated in [[Berat]].[[File:Shtjefën Kurti.jpg|thumb|Photo of Shtjefën Kurti.]][[Nephon II of Constantinople]] ([[Greek language|Greek]]: Νήφων; died 11 August 1508), born Nicholas (Νικόλαος), was [[Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople]] three times: from 1486 to 1488, from 1497 to 1498 and for a short time in 1502. He is honored as a [[saint]] in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] and his [[feast day]] is August 11.
* [[Shtjefën Kurti]] (24 December 1898 – 20 October 1971) was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[priest]] killed during a period of [[communist]] persecution.
* [[Çiprian Nika]], OFM ([[Shkodër]], 19 July 1900 – 11 March 1948) was an [[Albania|Albanian]] [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] priest, [[Franciscans|Franciscan]], teacher, and publicist.
* [[Saint Laura of Constantinople]] (died 1453) was a [[Christianity|Christian]] who lived in [[Constantinople]] during the 15th century. She was born in [[Greece]] into a noble family: her father was a [[Frankokratia|Latin]] knight named Michael and her mother was [[Arvanites|Albanian]]. Her name was '''Theodolinde Trasci'''. After she became a nun in Constantinople, she changed it into Laura, eventually rising to become an [[abbess]]. She was martyred by the [[Ottoman Turks]] who [[Fall of Constantinople|took Constantinople]] on 29 May 1453. They [[Scalding|scalded]] her to death with the other 52 sisters of her convent.
* [[Bernardin Palaj]] (20 October 1894 — 8 December 1947) was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] [[Franciscan]] friar, folklorist and poet.[[File:Santa Laura. Lienzo.JPG|thumb|Painting of St. Laura of Constantinople]][[Vinçenc Prennushi]] (born '''Nikoll Prendushi''', 4 September 1885 – 19 March 1949) was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] professed member from the [[Order of Friars Minor]] and he served as the Archbishop of Durrës from 1940 until his death.
* [[Qerim Sadiku]] (12 February 1919 – 4 March 1946) was a Catholic [[Albanians|Albanian]] [[Beatification|blessed]] who had converted from [[Islam in Albania|Islam]]. He was executed by a firing squad in Shkodër along with clerics Danjel Dajani, Giovanni Fausti, Gjon Shllaku, Mark Çuni and Gjelosh Lulashi.
* [[Lazër Shantoja]] (7 July 1891 – 5 March 1945) was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] blessed, publicist, poet, satirist, and translator into [[Albanian language|Albanian]] from [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe|Goethe]], [[Friedrich Schiller|Schiller]] and [[Giacomo Leopardi|Leopardi]], as well as his country's first [[List of Esperanto speakers|Esperantist]].
* [[Alfons Tracki]] (2 December 1896 – 18 July 1946) was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] Catholic priest of German origin, who died as a [[Christian martyrs|martyr]] as a result of the [[religious persecution]] by the regime of [[Enver Hoxha]] in [[communist Albania]].
* [[Maria Tuci]] was an Albanian laywoman and Roman Catholic martyr from [[Lezhë]] who was imprisoned and died in Shkodra.
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[[File:Padre Giorgio Guzzetta.jpeg|thumb|150px|Blessed P. Giorgio Guzzetta, Apostle of the Albanians of Sicily.]]
[[File:Jeronim de Rada (i ri).jpg|thumb|150px|[[Girolamo de Rada]] foremost figure of the [[Albanian National Awakening|Albanian Renaissance movement]] in 19th century Italy.]]
[[File:ZefSkiroi.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Giuseppe Schirò]] among the most important figures of the Albanian cultural and literary movement of the 19th century in Italy.]]
[[File:Dora d'Istria (drawing).jpg|thumb|150px|Romantic writer [[Dora d'Istria]] was a vocal advocate of Albanian rights in [[Western Europe]].]]
[[File:Ismail Kadare.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Ismail Kadare]] is the best-known novelist of the past century in Albanian literature.]]
=== Writers ===
{{main|List of Albanian writers}}
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* [[Dritëro Agolli]] (1931–2017)
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* [[Muhammad Nasiruddin al-Albani|Nasiruddin al-Albani]] (1914–1999)
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* [[Dhimitër Beratti]] (1888–1970)
* [[
* [[
* [[Pjetër Bogdani]] (1630–1689)
* [[Besim Bokshi]] (1930–2014)
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* [[Pjetër Budi]] (1566–1622)
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* [[Gabriele Dara]] (1826–1885)
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* [[Spiro Dine]] (1846–1922)
* [[Visar Dodani]] (1857–1939)
* [[Pal Dushmani]] (died 1457)
* [[Gjergj Fishta]] (1871–1940)
* [[Nezim Frakulla]] (1680–1760)
* [[Abdyl Frashëri]] (1839–1892)
* [[Midhat Frashëri]] (1880–1949)
* [[Naim Frashëri]] (1846–1900)
* [[Sami Frashëri]] (1850–1904)
* [[Llazar Fundo]] (1899–1944)
* [[Mirko Gashi]] (1939–1995)
* [[Gjon Gazulli]] (1400–1465)
* [[Sabri Godo]] (1929–2011)
* [[Mihal Grameno]] (1871–1931)
* [[Gregory IV of Athens]] (1871–1931)
* [[Luigj Gurakuqi]] (1879–1925)
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==== H–L ====
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* [[Helena Kadare]] (born 1943)
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* [[Hasan Zyko Kamberi]] (18th century)
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* [[Amik Kasoruho]] (1932–2014)
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* [[
* [[Ardian Klosi]] (1957–2012)
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* [[
* [[Ernest Koliqi]] (1903–1975)
* [[Fatos Kongoli]] (born 1944)
* [[Faik Konitza]] (1875–1942)
* [[Mark Krasniqi]] (1920–2015)
* [[Kostandin Kristoforidhi]] (1826–1895)
* [[Mitrush Kuteli]] (1907–1967)
* [[Teodor Laço]] (1936–2016)
* [[Eulogios Kourilas Lauriotis]] (1880–1961)
* [[Lutfi Lepaja]] (born 1945)
* [[Luljeta Lleshanaku]] (born 1968)
* [[Petro Nini Luarasi]] (1864–1911)
* [[Skënder Luarasi]] (1900–1982)
* [[Fatos Lubonja]] (born 1951)
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==== M–S ====
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* [[
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* [[Mark Marku (singer)]] (born 1991)
* [[Gjekë Marinaj]] (born 1965)
* [[Jakup Mato]] (1934–2005)
* [[Lekë Matrënga]] (1567–1619)
* [[Pjetër Mazreku]] (1584–16??)
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* [[Vangjel Meksi]] (1770–1821)
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* [[Millosh Gjergj Nikolla]] (1911–1938)
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* [[
* [[Hilë Mosi]] (1885–1933)
* [[Betim Muço]] (1947–2015)
* [[Besnik Mustafaj]] (born 1958)
* [[Gjon Muzaka]] (born 1510)
* [[Papa Kristo Negovani]] (1875–1905)
* [[Ndoc Nikaj]] (1864–1951)
* [[Millosh Gjergj Nikolla]] (1911–1938)
* [[Fan S. Noli]] (1882–1965)
* [[Fadil Paçrami]] (1922–2008)
* [[Ludmilla Pajo]] (1947–1995)
* [[Dhimitër Pasko]] (1907–1967)
* [[Shefqet Pllana]] (1918–1994)
* [[Ali Podrimja]] (1942–2012)
* [[Lasgush Poradeci]] (1899–1987)
* [[Foqion Postoli]] (1889–1927)
* [[Iljaz Prokshi]] (1907–1967)
* [[Gjergj Qiriazi]] (1868–1912)
* [[Rexhep Qosja]] (born 1936)
* [[Girolamo de Rada]] (1814–1903)
* [[Luan Rama]] (born 1952)
* [[Agim Ramadani]] (1964–1999)
* [[Giuseppe Schirò]] (1865–1927)
* [[Zef Serembe]] (1844–1901)
* [[Bashkim Shehu]] (born 1955)
* [[Filip Shiroka]] (1859–1935)
* [[Dhimitër Shuteriqi]] (1915–2003)
* [[Robert Shvarc]] (1932–2003)
* [[Drago Siliqi]] (1930–1963)
* [[Llazar Siliqi]] (1924–2001)
* [[Nokë Sinishtaj]] (born 1944)
* [[Ramadan Sokoli]] (1920–2008)
* [[Pandeli Sotiri]] (1842–1892)
* [[Xhevahir Spahiu]] (born 1945)
* [[Haki Stërmilli]] (1895–1953)
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* [[Hasan Tahsini]] (1811–1881)
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* [[Skender Temali]] (1946–2021)
* [[Çerçiz Topulli]] (1880–1915)
* [[Kasëm Trebeshina]] (1926–2017)
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* [[Konstantinos Tzechanis]] (1740–1800)
* [[Vorea Ujko]] (1918–1989)
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* [[Giulio Variboba]] (1725–1788)
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* [[Jan Evstrat Vithkuqari]] (1755–1822)
* [[Demir Vlonjati]] (1780–1845)
* [[Eqrem Vlora]] (1885–1964)
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* [[Bilal Xhaferri]] (1935–1986)
* [[Dhimitër Xhuvani]] (1934–2009)
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* [[Muçi Zade]] (18th century)
* [[Pjetër Zarishi]] (1806–1866)
* [[Fehim Zavalani]] (1859–1935)
* [[Petro Zheji]] (1929–2015)
}}
==
[[File:Giulio_Variboba.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Giulio Variboba]] priest poet who gave an important contribution to the literature in the Albanian language.]]
[[File:Gavril_Dara.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Gabriele Dara]] one of the early writers of the Albanian National Awakening.]]
[[File:Naim Frashëri.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Naim Frashëri]] is regarded as the national poet of Albania]]
[[File:At Gjergj Fishta.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Gjergj Fishta]] author of the epic poem [[The Highland Lute|Lahuta e Malcís]].]]
[[File:Lasgush Poradeci (portrait).jpg|thumb|150px|[[Lasgush Poradeci]] poet of 20th century Albania.]]
{{main|List of Albanian-language poets}}
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* [[Dritëro Agolli]] (1931–2017)
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* [[Nasibi Tahir Babai]] (–1835)
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* [[Andon Zako Çajupi|Çajupi]] (1866–1930)
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* [[Aleksandër Stavre Drenova|Asdreni]] (1872–1947)
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* [[Milto Sotir Gurra|Milto S. Gurra]] (1884–1972)
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* [[Millosh Gjergj Nikolla|Migjeni]] (1911–1938)
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* [[Bilal Xhaferri]] (1935–1986)
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=== Screenwriters ===
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* [[Kujtim Çashku]] (born 1950)
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* [[Kujtim Gjonaj]] (born 1946)
* [[
* [[Xhanfize Keko]] (1928–2007)
* [[Skifter Këlliçi]] (born 1938)
* [[Anastas Kondo]] (1937–2006)
* [[Saim Kokona]] (born 1934)
* [[Viktor Gjika]] (born 1937)
* [[Vath Koreshi]] (1936–2006)
* [[Nijazi Ramadani]] (born 1964)
* [[Llazar Siliqi]] (1924–2001)
* [[Nexhati Tafa]] (born 1952)
* [[Dhimitër Xhuvani]] (1934–2009)
* [[Gjergj Xhuvani]] (1963–2019)
}}
==
{{see also|Category:Albanian journalists|Category:Kosovan journalists}}
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* [[Bardhyl Ajeti]] (1977–2005)
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* [[Berat Buzhala]] (born 1975)
* [[Ligor Buzi]] (1915–1994)
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* Daut Dauti (born 1960)
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* [[Llazar Fundo]] (1899–1944)
* [[
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* [[Milto Sotir Gurra|Milto S. Gurra]] (1884–1972)
* [[Baton Haxhiu]] (born 1968)
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* [[Dashnor Kokonozi]] (born 1951)
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* [[Pandi Laço]] (born 1964)
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* [[Shkëlzen Maliqi]] (born 1947)
* [[Enver Maloku]] (1954–1999)
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* [[Marin Mema]] (born 1981)
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* [[Faruk Myrtaj]] (born 1955)
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* [[Sali Nivica]] (1890–1920)
* [[Dhimitër Pasko]] (1907–1967)
* [[Alfred Peza]] (born 1967)
* [[
* [[Leon Qafzezi]] (born 1953)
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* [[Arlind Sadiku]] (born 1989)
* [[
* [[Dardan Selimaj]] (born 1984)
* [[Armand Shkullaku]]
* [[Athanas Sina]]
* [[Avni Spahiu]] (born 1953)
* [[Andrea Stefani (journalist)|Andrea Stefani]] (born 1969)
* [[Iliriana Sulkuqi]] (born 1951)
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* [[Mihal Zallari]] (1894–1976)
* [[Fehim Zavalani]] (1859–1935)
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* [[Arbana Xharra]] (born 1953)
}}
=== Folklorists ===
[[File:At Shtjefën Gjeçovi.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Shtjefën Gjeçovi]] considered the father of Albanian folklore studies.]]
{{see also|List of Albanian folklorists}}
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* [[Mehdi Bardhi]] (1927–1994)
* [[Anton Berisha]] (born 1946)
* [[Martin Camaj]] (1925–1992)
* [[Anton Çetta]] (1920–1995)
* [[Tahir Dizdari]] (1900–1972)
* [[Visar Dodani]] (1857–1939)
* [[Nikollë Filja]] (1691–1769), {{langx|it|Nicola Figlia}} {{spaced ndash}} [[Arbëreshë people|Arbëreshë]] [[Byzantine rite]] priest, and writer of the 18th century; known for his translations of biblical fragments into [[Arbëreshë language|Arbëreshë]] for children; Arbëreshë folklorist
* [[Shtjefën Gjeçovi]] (1874–1929) {{spaced ndash}} [[Roman Catholicism|Catholic]] priest, ethnologist and folklorist; known for being the father of Albanian folklore studies<ref name=Elsiexi>{{cite book|last=Elsie|first=Robert|title=Songs of the frontier warriors|year=2004|publisher=Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers|isbn=978-0-86516-412-3|pages=xi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5xgxBY81S7IC&pg=PR11}}</ref>
* [[Karl Gurakuqi]] (1895–1971) {{spaced ndash}} Albanian linguist and folklorist
* [[Qemal Haxhihasani]] (1916–1991)
* [[Petro Janura]] (1911–1983) {{spaced ndash}} a main personality of the [[Albanian language]], [[Albanian literature|literature]], and [[Albanian folklore|folklore]] in [[Yugoslavia]] in the 50s through mid-80s
* [[Zef Jubani]]
* [[Sotir Kolea]] (1872–1945) {{spaced ndash}} Albanian folklorist, diplomat and activist of the Albanian National Awakening<ref name="Shqipërisëshqiptar1985">{{cite book|last=Buda|first=Aleks|title=Fjalor enciklopedik shqiptar|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NDNBAQAAIAAJ&q=Sotir+Kolea+%2B+folklorist|access-date=4 July 2011|year=1985|publisher=Akademia e Shkencave e RPSSH|language=sq|page=486}}</ref>
* [[Donat Kurti]] (1903–1983)
* [[Thimi Mitko]] (1820–1890) {{spaced ndash}} activist of the Albanian National Awakening and folklorist<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IJ2s9sQ9bGkC&q=mitko&pg=PA291|title=The Albanians: An Ethnic History from Prehistoric Times to the Present|first=Edwin E.|last=Jacques|date=12 July 1995|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780899509327|via=Google Books}}</ref>
* [[Bernardin Palaj]] (1894–1947)
* [[Gjergj Pekmezi]] (1872–1938) {{spaced ndash}} also known as Georg Pekmezi; Albanian linguist and folklorist; in 1916 became a member of the Literary Commission of [[Shkodër]], which established the first standard form of the [[Albanian language]]
<!---[[File:Lehr- und Lesebuch des Albanischen, Vienna , 1913.png|thumb|right|Lehr und Lesebuch des Albanischen, 1913]]--->
* [[Girolamo de Rada]] (1814–1903) {{spaced ndash}} Albanian writer of [[Italian literature|Italo]]-[[Albanian literature]];<ref>English translation of poem may be found in the article [http://www.albanianliterature.net/authors2/AA2-03poetry.html Jeronim DE RADA – POETRY] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928010917/http://www.albanianliterature.net/authors2/AA2-03poetry.html |date=28 September 2007 }}</ref> of [[Arbëreshë people|Arbëreshë]] descent; foremost figure of the Albanian National Awakening in 19th-century Italy
* [[Giuseppe Schirò]] (1865–1927) {{spaced ndash}} [[Arbëreshë people|Arbëreshë]] neo-classical poet, linguist, publicist and folklorist
* [[Shefqet Pllana]] (1918–1994)
* [[Dhimitër Shuteriqi]] (1915–2003)
* [[Ramadan Sokoli]] (1920–2008)
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=== Translators ===
[[File:Kostandin Kristoforidhi (foto origjinale).jpg|thumb|150px|Scholar and translator [[Kostandin Kristoforidhi]].]]
{{see also|Category:Albanian translators}}
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* [[Idriz Ajeti]]
* [[Fatos Arapi]]
* [[Mehdi Bardhi]]
* [[Muharrem Blakçori]]
* [[Dionis Bubani]]
* [[Gjergj Bubani]]
* [[Gjon Buzuku]]
* [[Refo Çapari]]
* [[Costa Chekrezi]]
* [[Shaban Demiraj]]
* [[Visar Dodani]]
* [[Nikollë Filja]]
* [[Gjergj Fishta]]
* [[Kristo Floqi]]
* [[Mid'hat Frashëri]]
* [[Naim Frashëri]]
* [[Lola Gjoka]]
* [[Gregory IV of Athens]]
* [[Milto Sotir Gurra]]
* [[Ibrahim Dalliu]]
* [[Halil Jaçellari]]
* [[Petro Janura]]
* [[Zef Jubani]]
* [[Ardian Klosi]]
* [[Jolanda Kodra]]
* [[Vedat Kokona]]
* [[Ernest Koliqi]]
* [[Shahin Kolonja]]
* [[Kostandin Kristoforidhi]]
* [[Çezar Kurti]]
* [[Donat Kurti]]
* [[Henrik Lacaj]]
* [[Loni Logori]]
* [[Gjekë Marinaj]]
* [[Vangjel Meksi]]
* [[Esad Mekuli]]
* [[Betim Muço]]
* [[Faruk Myrtaj]]
* [[Fan S. Noli]]
* [[Dhimitër Pasko]]
* [[Aurel Plasari]]
* [[Lasgush Poradeci]]
* [[Athanas Sina]]
* [[Skënder Luarasi]]
* [[Luan Starova]]
* [[Misto Treska]]
* [[Ardian Vehbiu]]
* [[Jan Evstrat Vithkuqari]]
* [[Eqrem Vlora]]
* [[Isuf Vrioni]]
* [[Tajar Zavalani]]
* [[Petro Zheji]]
}}
== Academic sciences ==
{{See also|List of Albanian academics}}
=== Scientists ===
[[File:11-H-Tahsini.jpg|thumb|150px|Scholar and philosopher [[Hasan Tahsini]] first rector of [[Istanbul University]].]]
[[File:Ferid Murad.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Ferid Murad]] physician and pharmacologist, and co-winner of the 1998 [[Nobel Prize]] in Physiology or Medicine.]]
[[File:WilliamGGregory.jpg|thumb|150px|Albanian-American astronaut [[William G. Gregory]].]]
* [[Teki Biçoku]] (1926–2009) {{spaced ndash}} geologist; former member and president of the [[Academy of Sciences of Albania]]
* [[Gjon Gazulli]] (1400–1465){{spaced ndash}} astronomer
* [[Pandi Geço]]{{spaced ndash}} geographer
* [[Shtjefën Gjeçovi]] (1874–1929) {{spaced ndash}} ethnographer
* [[Sotir Kuneshka]]{{spaced ndash}} physicist
* [[Rexhep Meidani]] {{spaced ndash}} physicist
* [[Laura Mersini-Houghton]] {{spaced ndash}} Albanian-American [[cosmologist]] and [[theoretical physicist]]; associate professor at the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]]; proponent of the [[multiverse]] hypothesis which holds that our universe is one of many<ref name="twsCosmos">{{cite web|url=http://cosmosmagazine.com/news/something-big-found-beyond-edge-universe/ |title=Weird data suggests something big beyond the edge of the universe |work=[[Cosmos (magazine)|Cosmos]] |date=24 November 2009 |access-date=27 July 2014 |author=Catchpole, Heather |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714220221/http://cosmosmagazine.com/news/something-big-found-beyond-edge-universe/ |archive-date=14 July 2014 }}</ref>
* [[Betim Muço]]{{spaced ndash}} seismologist
* [[Ferid Murad]] (1936–2023) {{spaced ndash}} physician and [[pharmacologist]]; co-winner of the 1998 [[Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine]]
* [[Shefqet Pllana]] (1918–1994){{spaced ndash}} ethnographer
* [[Niko Qafzezi]] (1914–1998) {{spaced ndash}} [[agronomist]] and [[pedagogue]]
* [[Nijazi Ramadani]] (born 1964) {{spaced ndash}} ethnographer
* [[Andrea Shundi]] (born 1934) – [[agronomist]] of the 20th and 21st century
* [[Xhezair Teliti]] {{spaced ndash}} mathematician
=== Philosophers ===
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* [[Marin Beçikemi]] (1468–1526) {{spaced ndash}} 15th- and 16th-century humanist, orator, and chronist
* [[Sami Frashëri]] (1850–1904)
* [[Gani Bobi]] (1943–1995) {{spaced ndash}} philosopher and sociologist from [[Kosovo]]
* [[Ibrahim Gashi]] (born 1963) {{spaced ndash}} [[Kosovar Albanian]] academic and philosopher
* [[Ukshin Hoti]] (1943–1999) {{spaced ndash}} Kosovo Albanian philosopher and activist
* [[Zef Jubani]] (1818–1880)
* [[Muhamedin Kullashi]]
* [[Shkëlzen Maliqi]] (born 1947) {{spaced ndash}} Kosovo Albanian philosopher, [[art critic]], [[political analyst]] and intellectual; was involved in politics in the 1990s
* [[Arshi Pipa]] (1920–1997) {{spaced ndash}} Albanian-American philosopher, writer, poet and [[literary critic]]
* [[Petro Zheji]] (1929–2015) {{spaced ndash}} [[linguist]], translator, philosopher, and author from [[Gjirokastër]]; lived and worked in [[Tirana]], Albania<ref>[[Robert Elsie|Elsie R.]], "Histori e letërsisë shqiptare" (1995), translated by Abdurrahim Myftiu. Tirana; sh.b. Pejë: Dukagjini, 1997.</ref><ref name="Zogaj1998">{{cite book|author=Preç Zogaj|title=Luftë jocivile|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JgO5AAAAIAAJ|year=1998|publisher=Dita|page=22}}</ref><ref name="Pllumi2008">{{cite book |author= Zef Pllumi|title=Live to Tell: A True Story of Religious Persecution in Communist Albania|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0WP5UXsrAP4C&pg=PR7 |year=2008 |publisher =iUniverse |isbn= 978-0-595-45298-9|pages=7}}</ref>
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=== Social scientists ===
* [[Gëzim Alpion]] {{spaced ndash}} academic, political analyst, writer, playwright, and civil society activist
* [[Albert Doja]] (born 1957) {{spaced ndash}} social anthropologist, member of the National [[Albanian Academy of Sciences]] and University Professor of Anthropology at the [[University of Lille]], France.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pro.univ-lille.fr/en/albert-doja/|title = Albert Doja - Université de Lille}}</ref>
=== Historians ===
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* [[Frang Bardhi]], Frang Bardhi ([[Latin]]: ''Franciscus Blancus'', Italian: ''Francesco Bianchi'', 1606–1643) {{spaced ndash}} bishop and author of the early eras of [[Albanian literature]]
* [[Marin Barleti]] (1450–1512/13) {{spaced ndash}} historian and [[Catholic]] priest from [[Shkodra]];<ref>{{cite book|last=Setton|first=Kenneth M.|title=The papacy and the Levant (1204–1571).|year=1978|publisher=Amer.philos.soc.|___location=Philadelphia|isbn=978-0-87169-127-9|page=73|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0Sz2VYI0l1IC&pg=PA73|edition=null|quote= ...perhaps of Italian origin.}}</ref> considered the first Albanian historian because of his 1504 [[The Siege of Shkodra (book)|eyewitness account]] of the 1478 [[siege of Shkodra]]; better known for his second work, a biography on [[Skanderbeg]], translated into many languages in the 16th to the 20th centuries
* [[Aleks Buda]] (1910–1993) {{spaced ndash}} Albanian historian
* [[Jorgo Bulo]] (1939–2015) {{spaced ndash}} [[philologist]], historian, and [[literary critic]]; member of the [[Albanian Academy of Arts and Sciences]]
* [[Eqrem Çabej]] (1908–1980) {{spaced ndash}} historical linguist and scholar who, through the publication of numerous studies gained a reputation as a key expert in research on [[Albanian language]], literature, [[ethnology]], and [[linguistics]]
* [[Kostandin Çekrezi]] (1892–1959)
* [[Midhat Frashëri]] (1880–1949)
* [[Naim Frashëri]] (1846–1900)
* [[Demetrio Franco]] (1443–1525) {{spaced ndash}} scholar, soldier and [[Roman Catholicism|Catholic]] priest; known for ''Comentario de le cose de' Turchi, et del S. Georgio Scanderbeg, principe d' Epyro'', a biography of the national hero of Albania [[Skanderbeg]]
* [[Ibrahim Gashi]]
* [[Marka Gjoni]]
* [[Qemal Haxhihasani]] (1916–1991)
* [[Muzafer Korkuti]] (born 1936)
* [[Rexhep Krasniqi]] (1906–1999)
* [[Gjon Markagjoni]] (1888–1966)
* [[Ylber Marku]] (1984–)
* [[Beqir Meta]]
* [[Ndoc Nikaj]] (1864–1951) {{spaced ndash}} priest, writer, and historian
* [[Fan Noli]] (1882–1965) {{spaced ndash}} writer, scholar, diplomat, politician, historian, orator, and founder of the [[Albanian Orthodox Church]]; as prime minister and regent of Albania in 1924 during the [[June Revolution]]
* [[Aurel Plasari]] (born 1956)
* [[Ilo Mitkë Qafëzezi]] (1889–1964)
* [[Skënder Rizaj]] (1930–2021)
* [[Dhimitër Shuteriqi]] (1915–2003)
* [[Stavro Skëndi]] (1905–1989)
* [[Mehmet Tahsini]] (1864–?)
* [[Pashko Vasa]] (born 1825–1892), also known as Vaso Pasha, Wasa Pasha or Vaso Pashë Shkodrani {{spaced ndash}} writer, poet and publicist of the Albanian National Awakening, and [[History of Lebanon under Ottoman rule|Governor of Lebanon]] from 1882 until his death
* [[Marenglen Verli]] (born 1951)
* [[Eqrem Vlora]] (1885–1964)
* [[Mihal Zallari]] (1896–1976)
* [[Tajar Zavalani]] (1903–1966)
}}
=== Economists ===
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* [[Kostandin Boshnjaku]] (1888–1953) {{spaced ndash}} banker, politician, one of the earliest Albanian communists
* [[Shkëlqim Cani]] (born 1956) {{spaced ndash}} Governor of the [[Bank of Albania]], 1997–2004
* [[Sokrat Dodbiba]] (1899–1956) {{spaced ndash}} economist and politician who served as Minister of Finance of Albania, 1943–44
* [[Ardian Fullani]] (born 1955)
* [[Ilir Hoti]] (1957–2016) {{spaced ndash}} economist and banker
* [[Arben Malaj]] (born 1961)
* [[Qirjako Mihali]] (1929–2009)
* [[Filip Noga]] (1867/1868–1917) {{spaced ndash}} politician; Minister of Finance of the country for four months in 1914; also known as Philippe Nogga
* [[Gramoz Pashko]] (1955–2006) {{spaced ndash}} economist and politician
* [[Ferit Vokopola]] (1887–1969)
* [[Vrioni family]] {{spaced ndash}} one of the great [[aristocratic]] and biggest landowner families of Albania
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=== Publishers ===
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* [[Dionis Bubani]]
* [[Gjergj Bubani]]
* [[Anastas Byku]]
* [[Kostandin Çekrezi]]
* [[Xhovalin Delia]]
* [[Vehbi Dibra]]
* [[Milo Duçi]]
* [[Arlinda Dudaj (Hovi)]]
* [[Midhat Frashëri]]
* [[Milto Sotir Gurra]]
* [[Baton Haxhiu]]
* [[Ibrahim Dalliu]]
* [[Irhan Jubica]]
* [[Ataol Kaso]]
* [[Ernest Koliqi]]
* [[Shahin Kolonja]]
* [[Rexhep Krasniqi]]
* [[Kyrias family]]
* [[Anselmo Lorecchio]]
* [[Kristo Luarasi]]
* [[Fatos Lubonja]]
* [[Halil Mëniku]]
* [[Thimi Mitko]]
* [[Ndoc Nikaj]]
* [[Sotir Peçi]]
* [[Marigo Posio]]
* [[Leon Qafzezi]]
* [[Gjergj Qiriazi]]
* [[Girolamo de Rada]]
* [[Drago Siliqi]]
* [[Risto Siliqi]]
* [[Flaka Surroi]]
* [[Veton Surroi]]
* [[Gëzim Tafa]]
* [[Fatmir Toçi]]
* [[Jani Vruho]]
* [[Bilal Xhaferri]]
* [[Fehim Zavalani]]
* [[Tajar Zavalani]]
}}
=== Scholars and linguists ===
[[File:NaumVeqilharxhi.jpg|thumb|150px|scholar of the early Albanian National Awakening period, [[Naum Veqilharxhi]], wrote the [[Abetare|first textbook]] in the [[Albanian language]], created a unique alphabet known as the [[Vithkuqi script]].]]
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* [[Androkli Kostallari]]
* [[Androkli Kostallari]]
* [[Eqrem Çabej]]
* [[Fatmir Agalliu]]
* [[Gjergj Pekmezi]]
* [[Henrik Lacaj]]
* [[Jan Evstrat Vithkuqari]]
* [[Karl Gurakuqi]]
* [[Mahir Domi]]
* [[Martin Camaj]]
* [[Mirela Kumbaro]]
* [[Namik Resuli]]
* [[Namik Resuli]]
* [[Naum Veqilharxhi]]
* [[Ndoc Nikaj]]
* [[Parashqevi Qiriazi]]
* [[Petro Zheji]]
* [[Sami Frashëri]]
* [[Selman Riza]]
* [[Sevasti Qiriazi]]
* [[Shaban Demiraj]]
* [[Tahir Dizdari]]
}}
==Rulers==
{{main|List of Albanian monarchs}}
{{see also|List of heads of state of Albania}}
[[File:Ismail Qemali (portrait).jpg|thumb|150px|[[Ismail Qemali|Ismail Kemal]] founder of modern-day Albania and country's first [[Prime Minister of Albania|prime minister]]]]
* [[Skanderbeg]] (1405–1468){{spaced ndash}} 15th-century Albanian lord; "Hero of Christianism"; initiated and organized the League of Lezhë, which proclaimed him Chief of the League of the Albanian people
* [[Karl Thopia]] ([[Albanian language|Albanian]]: ''Karl Topia''; 1331 – January 1388) was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] feudal prince and warlord who ruled [[Principality of Albania (medieval)|Albanian domains]] from 1358 until the first [[Ottoman wars in Europe|Ottoman conquest]] of Albania in 1388. He claimed the titles ''Prince of Albania, Lord of Krujë'' and ''Duke of Durrës''
* [[Andrea II Muzaka]] (c. 1318-1372) was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] nobleman of the [[Muzaka family]] and the ruler of the [[Lordship of Berat|Principality of Muzaka]] in the 14th century. He inherited the principality from his father, [[Teodor I Muzaka]], who died around 1331. Andrea II is known for having expanded the Principality of Muzaka to its greatest extent, from the southern [[Adriatic Sea|Adriatic coastline]] of Albania in the west to [[Kastoria]] in the east by the time of his death in 1372. He claimed the titles ''Despot of the Kingdom of Albania, Marshal of Albania'' and ''Despot of Epirus.''[[File:Andrea II Muzaka.png|thumb|228x228px|Depiction of Andrea II Muzaka in the Church of St. Athanasius of Mouzaki in [[Kastoria]]]]
* [[Demetrio Progoni]] ([[Albanian language|Albanian]]: ''Dhimitër Progoni'') was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] leader who ruled as ''[[Principality of Arbanon|Prince of the Albanians]]'' from 1208 to 1216 the [[Principality of Arbanon]], the first Albanian state. He was the successor and brother of [[Gjin Progoni]] and their father, [[Progon of Kruja]].[[File:DhimiterArbanon.jpg|thumb|Bust of Demetrio Progoni]][[Gjin Progoni]] ([[Latin language|Latin]]: ''Ginius'') was an ''[[archon]]'' (or lord) of [[Kruja]], located in present-day [[Albania]], from c. 1198 until his death in 1208. He succeeded his father, [[Progon of Kruja]], becoming the second ruler of the [[Principality of Arbanon]]. During his reign, he controlled the areas around Elbasan and the fortress of Krujë. He also maintained good ties with the [[Despotate of Epirus]] due to the Venetian threat in northern Epirus. Gjin was succeeded by his younger brother [[Dhimitër Progoni]].
* [[Progon, Lord of Kruja|Progon]] was the first [[Albania|Albanian]] ruler known by name, an ''archon'' of the [[Krujë|Kruja Fortress (modern Krujë)]] and its surroundings, known as the [[Principality of Arbanon]]. He ruled between 1190 and 1198. Progon was succeeded by his two sons, [[Gjin Progoni|Gjin]], and [[Dimitri Progoni|Dimitri]].
* [[Gregorios Kamonas]] (<abbr>fl.</abbr> <abbr>c.</abbr> 1215 – ?) was the Greek-Albanian Lord or Prince of [[Krujë]] ([[Principality of Arbanon|Arbanon]]) in <abbr>c.</abbr> 1215. [[Demetrios Chomatenos]] (1216–1236) mentioned him as having the title of ''[[sebastos]]'', given to him by the emperor [[Alexios III Angelos]] after 1205, during his stay in the [[Despotate of Epirus]] at the court of his nephew [[Michael I Komnenos Doukas]]. He first married the daughter of [[Gjin Progoni]], then married Serbian princess [[Komnena Nemanjić]], the daughter of King [[Stefan Nemanjić]] and widow of [[Dimitri Progoni]], thus inheriting the rule of Arbanon. He strengthened ties with Serbia and secured Arbanon through an Orthodox alliance. He had a daughter together with Komnena, who married [[Golem of Kruja]] the later lord of Kruje.
* [[Golem of Kruja]] was an [[Albanians|Albanian]] [[Albanian nobility|nobleman]] who ruled the [[Principality of Arbanon]], in its phase of semi-independency. He was the last ruler of Arbanon before its final annexation in the [[Nicaean Empire|reemerging Byzantine Empire]]. His holdings included [[Krujë]] and probably [[Ohrid]].
* [[Leke III Dukagjini]] (1410-1481) was a 15th-century member of the [[Albanian nobility]], from the [[Dukagjini family]]. A contemporary of [[Skanderbeg]], Dukagjini is known for the ''[[Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit]]'', a code of law instituted among the [[Tribes of Albania|tribes of northern Albania]]. Dukagjini is believed to have been born in [[Lipjan]], [[Kosovo]].
* [[Zog I|Zog]] (born '''Ahmed Muhtar Zogolli'''; 8 October 1895 – 9 April 1961) was the leader of [[Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939)|Albania]] from 1922 to 1939. At age 27, he first served as Albania's youngest ever [[Prime Minister of Albania|Prime Minister]] (1922–1924), then as [[President of Albania|president]] (1925–1928), and finally as [[King of Albania|king]] (1928–1939).
==Politicians and diplomats==
{{see also|List of Albanian politicians}}
[[File:Besiana Kadare at UN.jpg|thumb|240 px|Ambassador [[Besiana Kadare]] in the UN General Assembly hall]]
* [[Ramiz Alia]] (1925-2011)
* [[Taulant Balla]] (born 1977)
* [[Sali Berisha]] (born 1944)
* [[Enver Hoxha]] (1908-1985)
* [[Besiana Kadare]] (born 1973)
* [[Ravesa Lleshi]] (born 1976)
* [[Ilir Meta]] (born 1969)
* [[Fatos Nano]] (born 1952)
* [[Agim Nesho]] (born 1956)
* [[Ismail Qemali|Ismail Kemal]] (1844-1919)
* [[Edi Rama]] (born 1964)
* [[Ibrahim Rugova]] (1944-2006)
* [[Dashnor Shehi]], 20th-century
* [[Mehmet Shehu]] (1913-1981)
* [[Hashim Thaçi]] (born 1968)
* [[Esad Toptani]] (died 1920)
* [[Ahmet Zogu]] (1895-1961)
== Visual arts ==
===Multimedia artists===
* [[Anri Sala]] (born 1974) – contemporary artist
* [[Armando Lulaj]] (born 1980) - contemporary artist
* [[Burim Myftiu]] (born 1961) – contemporary photographer
* [[Ilia Xhokaxhi]] (1948–2007) {{spaced ndash}} scenographer
* [[Pleurad Xhafa]] (born 1984) - contemporary artist
* [[Saimir Strati]] (born 1966) {{spaced ndash}} multi-media artist, achieved six [[Guinness World Records]]
===Architects===
[[File:Ghega-lithografie-kriehuber-1851.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Carl Ritter von Ghega]] Albanian-Austrian engineer and architect who designed the [[Semmering railway]], the world's first mountain railway.]]
{{see also|Category:Albanian architects}}
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* [[Andrea Alessi]] (1425–1505) – architect, painter and sculptor
* [[Architect Kasemi]] (1570–1659) {{spaced ndash}} master of [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] classical architecture
* [[Carl Ritter von Ghega]] (1802–1860) – engineer and designer of railways
* [[Enver Faja]] (1992–1996) {{spaced ndash}} architect and diplomat
* [[Qemal Butka]] (1907–1997) {{spaced ndash}} architect, painter, politician and postage stamps engraver
* [[Sedefkar Mehmed Agha]] (1540–1617) – chief architect of the [[Sultan Ahmed Mosque]].
* [[Valentina Pistoli]] (1928–1993) {{spaced ndash}} architect
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=== Painters ===
[[File:Kolë Idromeno (i ri).jpg|thumb|150px|Portrait of a young [[Kolë Idromeno]].]]
[[File:Vangjush Mio.jpg|thumb|150px|Impressionist painter [[Vangjush Mio]].]]
{{see also|List of Albanian painters}}
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* [[Abdullah Gërguri]] (1931–1994) {{spaced ndash}} artist in restoration and conservation of icons and frescoes
* [[Abdurrahim Buza]] (1905–1986) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Adem Kastrati]] (1933–2000) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Agim Zajmi]] (1936–2013) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Andrea Kushi]] (1884–1959) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Arthur Tashko]] (1901–1994) {{spaced ndash}} modern painter, lawyer and musician
* [[Chatin Sarachi]] (1899–1974) {{spaced ndash}} painter and politician
* [[David Selenica]] (17th century) {{spaced ndash}} painter of the late 17th and the early 18th century
* [[Eltjon Valle]] (born 1984) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Esat Valla]] (born 1944) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Fatmir Haxhiu]] (1927–2001) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Gazmend Leka]] (born 1953) {{spaced ndash}} painter, artistic director and scholar
* [[George Pali]] (born 1957) {{spaced ndash}} painter, contemporary visual artist
* [[Helidon Gjergji]]{{spaced ndash}} contemporary artist
* [[Ibrahim Kodra]] (1918–2006) {{spaced ndash}} painter and writer
* [[Kolë Idromeno]] (1860–1939) {{spaced ndash}} painter, sculptor, photographer, architect and engineer
* [[Kostandin Shpataraku]] (1736–1767) – Orthodox [[icon]] and [[fresco]] [[painter]] of the [[Post-Byzantine art|Post-Byzantine]] period in the eighteenth century.
* [[Marco Basaiti]] (c. 1470–1530) – [[Renaissance]] painter
* [[Ndoc Martini]] (1880–1916) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Nexhmedin Zajmi]] (1916–1991)
* [[Omer Kaleshi]] (1932–2022) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Onufri]] (16th century) {{spaced ndash}} Orthodox icon painter and Archpriest of [[Elbasan]]
* [[Sabri Berkel]] (1907–1993) {{spaced ndash}} modernist painter
* [[Sadri Ahmeti]] (1939–2010) {{spaced ndash}} painter and poet
* [[Vangjush Mio]] (1891–1957) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Xhovalin Delia]] (born 1959) {{spaced ndash}} painter, publicist and film director
* [[Zef Kolombi]] (1907–1949) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Zef Shoshi]] (born 1939) {{spaced ndash}} painter
* [[Zografi Brothers]] (18th century) – painters of post-Byzantine icon art
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=== Cartoonists and illustrators ===
* [[Agim Sulaj]] (born 1960) {{spaced ndash}} illustrator and cartoonist
* [[Ali Dino]] (1889–1938) {{spaced ndash}} cartoonist
* [[:sq:Fahri Axhanela|Fahri Axhanela]] {{spaced ndash}} cartoonist
* [[Shyqri Nimani]] (1941–2023) {{spaced ndash}} graphic designer
=== Sculptors ===
{{main list|List of Albanian sculptors}}
{{see also|Category:Albanian sculptors}}
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* [[Dhimitër Çani]] (1904–1990)
* [[Agim Çavdarbasha]] (1944–1999)
* [[Sadik Kaceli]] (1914–2000)
* [[Kristina Koljaka]] (1916–2005)
* [[Genc Mulliqi]] (born 1966)
* [[Vasiliev Nini]] (born 1954)
* [[Janaq Paço]] (1914–1991)
* [[Odhise Paskali]] (1903–1985)
* [[Ardian Pepa]] (born 1977)
* [[Agim Rada]] (1953–2023)
* [[Kristaq Rama]] (1932–1998)
* [[Murad Toptani]] (1867–1918)
* [[Sislej Xhafa]] (born 1970)
* [[Helidon Xhixha]] (born 1970)
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=== Photographers ===
{{see also|List of Albanian photographers}}
[[File:Kel Marubi (self portrait).jpg|thumb|150px|[[Kel Marubi]] photographer during the post-Independence years.]]
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* [[Fadil Berisha]] (born 1973) {{spaced ndash}} official photographer for [[Miss Universe]], [[Miss USA]] and [[Rolex]]
* [[Emin Kadi]]{{spaced ndash}} fashion photographer, journalist, art director and magazine publisher
* [[Gegë Marubi]] (1907–1984) {{spaced ndash}} photographer
* [[Kel Marubi]] (1870–1940) {{spaced ndash}} photographer
* [[Gjon Mili]] (1904–1984) {{spaced ndash}} photographer known for his work published in [[Life (magazine)|''Life Magazine'']]
* [[Burim Myftiu]] (born 1961) {{spaced ndash}} photographer
* [[Kristo Sulidhi]] (1858–1938) {{spaced ndash}} photographer and writer
* [[George Tames]] (1919–1994){{spaced ndash}} photographer for ''[[The New York Times]]''
* [[Mimoza Veliu]] (born 1979) {{spaced ndash}} photographer
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== Performing arts ==
=== Actors and actresses ===
{{main|List of Albanian actors}}
[[File:Alexander Moissi by Nicola Perscheid.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Aleksandër Moisiu]] actor of European stage.]]
[[File:Odissea Bekim Fehmiu.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Bekim Fehmiu]]]]
[[File:1982 Jim Belushi.jpg|thumb|150px|Actor [[Jim Belushi]] born in Chicago to Albanian parents.]]
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* [[Melihate Ajeti]] (1935–2005)
* [[Arben Bajraktaraj]] (born 1973){{spaced ndash}} actor, best known for his role as the [[Death Eater]] [[Death Eater#Antonin Dolohov|Antonin Dolohov]] in the ''[[Harry Potter (film series)|Harry Potter]]'' films
* [[Faruk Begolli]] (1944–2007)
* [[James Belushi]] (born 1954) {{spaced ndash}} American actor; of Albanian descent; brother of John Belushi<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000902/bio|title=James Belushi|website=IMDb.com|access-date=2017-07-12}}</ref>
* [[John Belushi]] (1949–1982) {{spaced ndash}} American comedian, actor, and musician; one of the original [[Saturday Night Live cast|cast members]] of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''; also known for 1978 film ''[[Animal House]]'' and as one of [[The Blues Brothers]];<ref name="BrowneBrowne2001">{{cite book|last1=Browne|first1=Ray Broadus|last2=Browne|first2=Pat|title=The Guide to United States Popular Culture|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=U3rJxPYT32MC&pg=PA78|access-date=10 September 2014|year=2001|publisher=Popular Press|isbn=9780879728212|pages=78–}}</ref> of Albanian descent
* [[James Biberi]] (born 1965)
* [[Luli Bitri]] (born 1976)
* [[Cecilia Bolocco]] (born 1965) {{spaced ndash}} [[Chileans|Chilean]] actress, TV host and beauty queen; [[Miss Universo Chile|Miss Universo Chile 1987]] and [[Miss Universe 1987]]; of Albanian descent
* [[Rajmonda Bulku]] (born 1965)
* [[Marjeta]] [[Meti]] (born 1967)
* [[Tracee Chimo]] {{spaced ndash}} has Albanian ancestry<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3904633/bio|title=Tracee Chimo|website=IMDb}}</ref>
* [[Melpomeni Çobani]] (1928–2016)
* [[Pjetër Gjoka]] (1912–1982)
* [[Blerim Destani]] {{spaced ndash}} actor and producer; best known for his roles in ''[[Time of the Comet]]'' and ''[[Dossier K.]]''
* [[Besim Dina]] (born 1971)
* [[Arta Dobroshi]] (born 1980) {{spaced ndash}}<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1671184/ IMDB] Retrieved November 2012.</ref> first [[Kosovo Albanians|Kosovar]] actress to walk the red carpet at the [[Cannes Film Festival]],<ref name="Time">{{Cite news|url=http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1881652,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090321082926/http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1881652,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 March 2009|title=Kosovo to Cannes: Arta Dobroshi's Journey to The Silence of Lorna|last=Kirchner|first=Stephanie|date=2 March 2009|publisher=Time Magazine|access-date=2012-04-20}}</ref> the [[Berlin International Film Festival]] and the [[Sundance Film Festival]],<ref name="NKR">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newkosovareport.com/201101192253/Culture-and-Sports/arta-dobroshi-competes-at-sundance-film-festival.html|title=Arta Dobroshi Competes at Sundance Film Festival|author=Koha|date=19 January 2011|publisher=New Kosova Report|access-date=2012-04-20|archive-date=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401151554/http://www.newkosovareport.com/201101192253/Culture-and-Sports/arta-dobroshi-competes-at-sundance-film-festival.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> and to be nominated for the [[European Film Award]]
* [[Eliza Dushku]] (born 1980) {{spaced ndash}} of Albanian descent
* [[Halit Ergenç]] (born 1970) {{spaced ndash}} Turkish actor; mother of [[Albanian people|Albanian]] descent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lajmeonline.eu/sulejmani-i-madherishem-halit-ergenc-une-kam-gjak-shqiptar/|title="Sulejmani i Madherishem", Halit Ergenc: Une kam gjak shqiptar|website=Lajmeonline.eu|date=16 March 2013|access-date=2017-07-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224016/http://www.lajmeonline.eu/sulejmani-i-madherishem-halit-ergenc-une-kam-gjak-shqiptar/|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Bekim Fehmiu]] (1936–2010) {{spaced ndash}} [[Yugoslavia]]n theater and film actor of Albanian ethnicity;<ref name="b92en">{{cite web|url=http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society-article.php?yyyy=2010&mm=06&dd=16&nav_id=67839|title=Veteran actor dies|date=16 June 2010|access-date=28 June 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607011258/http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society-article.php?yyyy=2010&mm=06&dd=16&nav_id=67839|archive-date=7 June 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lastampa.it/redazione/cmsSezioni/spettacoli/201006articoli/55950girata.asp|title=Bekim Fehmiu forse suicida|language=it|date=16 June 2010|access-date=28 June 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404095718/http://www.lastampa.it/redazione/cmsSezioni/spettacoli/201006articoli/55950girata.asp|archive-date=4 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bw.balkanweb.com/kosova/2686/sejdiu-bekim-fehmiu-sinonim-i-artit-filmik-13611.html|title=Kosova President Sejdiu remarks on Fehmiu|date=16 June 2010|access-date=28 June 2010|language=sq|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813000534/http://bw.balkanweb.com/kosova/2686/sejdiu-bekim-fehmiu-sinonim-i-artit-filmik-13611.html|archive-date=13 August 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> first [[Eastern European]] actor to star in Hollywood during the [[Cold War]]<ref name="Film Obituaries: Bekim Fehmiu">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/film-obituaries/7877965/Bekim-Fehmiu.html|title=Film Obituaries: Bekim Fehmiu|date=16 June 2010|access-date=4 February 2011|___location=London|work=The Daily Telegraph| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110124001540/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/film-obituaries/7877965/Bekim-Fehmiu.html| archive-date= 24 January 2011 | url-status= live}}</ref>
* [[Victor Gojcaj]] (born 1983)
* [[Ana Golja]] (born 1996) {{spaced ndash}} Canadian actress and singer of Albanian descent, best known for playing [[Zoë Rivas]] in the teen drama ''[[Degrassi: Next Class]]'' and [[Ariana Berlin]] in the TV movie ''[[Full Out]]''
* [[Katarina Josipi]] (1923–1969)
* [[Agim Kaba]] (born 1980) {{spaced ndash}} American actor, artist and filmmaker of Albanian descent; best known for his role of [[Aaron Snyder]] on ''[[As the World Turns]]''
* [[Mirush Kabashi]] (born 1948)
* [[Florina Kaja]] (born 1982)
* [[Flonja Kodheli]]
* [[Tinka Kurti]] (born 1932)
* [[Marie Logoreci]] (1920–1988)
* [[Jon Lolis]]
* [[Ndrek Luca]] (1927–1995)
* [[Masiela Lusha]] (born 1985)<ref>[[Fox News Channel]] [http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2006Oct18/0,4670,CelebBirthdays,00.html Celebrity Birthdays]. Accessed 20 April 2009.</ref> {{spaced ndash}} Albanian-American<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zhurnal.mk/content/?id=142281084427|title=Shqiptarja Masiela Lusha përkrah Charlie Sheen|author=Zhurnal.mk|work=Zhurnal.mk|access-date=15 January 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314104411/http://zhurnal.mk/content/?id=142281084427|archive-date=14 March 2016|df=dmy-all}}</ref> actress, author, producer and humanitarian; played [[List of George Lopez characters#Carmen Lopez|Carmen Consuela Lopez]] on the globally syndicated [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] sitcom ''[[George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez]]''
* [[Pjetër Malota]] (born 1959) {{spaced ndash}} best known for his appearances in films starring [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]; has over 40 years Tae Lwon Do/Hapkido experience
* [[Violeta Manushi]] (1926–2007)
* [[Alexander Moissi]] (1879–1935)<ref name="HDA">{{cite book|last=Elsie|first=Robert|date=19 March 2010|title=Historical Dictionary of Albania|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=haFlGXIg8uoC&q=%22MOISSI,+ALEXANDER+(2+April+1879–22+March+1935).+Actor.+Alexander+Moissi,+known+in+Albanian+as+Aleksander+Moisiu,+was+born+in+Trieste,+then+part+of+Austria–Hungary,+of+an+Albanian+father+from+Kavaja+and+an+Arberesh+mother.%22&pg=PA309|publisher=Scarecrow Press|page=309|isbn=978-0-8108-6188-6|access-date=1 November 2013}}</ref> {{spaced ndash}} stage actor
* [[Yllka Mujo]] (born 1953)
* [[Robert Ndrenika]] (born 1942)
* [[Antoneta Papapavli]] (1938–2013)
* [[Drita Pelingu]] (1926–2013)
* [[Enver Petrovci]] (born 1954)
* [[Sulejman Pitarka]] (1924–2007)
* [[Sandër Prosi]] (1920–1985)
* [[Muharrem Qena]] (1930–2006)
* [[Kadri Roshi]] (1924–2007)
* [[Skënder Sallaku]] (1935–2014)
* [[Laert Vasili]] (born 1974)
* [[Liza Vorfi]] (1924–2011)
* [[Albert Vërria]] (1936–2015)
* [[Nik Xhelilaj]] (born 1983)<ref name="Born">{{cite web|url=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nik-Xhelilaj-Fan-Page/165747556778328?v=info|title=Nik Xhelilaj Fan Page|website=Facebook.com|access-date=2017-07-12}}</ref> {{spaced ndash}} film and stage actor; has won several "Best Actor" Awards in various international film festivals<ref name="Gazeta Albania">Gazeta Albania – Filmi "Shqiptari" pushton Festivalin e Gjenevës (in Albanian) | 9 November 2010</ref>
* [[Margarita Xhepa]] (born 1932)
* [[Can Yaman]] (born 1989)
}}
=== Comedians and satirists ===
* [[Spiro Çomora]] (1918–1973)
* [[Besim Dina]] (born 1971)
* [[Zyrafete Gashi]] (1955–2013)
* [[Ermal Mamaqi]] (born 1982)
=== Film and television directors ===
{{see also|Category:Albanian film directors|Category:Albanian television directors|Category:Albanian theatre directors}}
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* [[Dhimitër Anagnosti]] (born 1936)
* [[Besnik Bisha]] (born 1958)
* [[Kujtim Çashku]] (born 1950)
* [[Arian Çuliqi]] (born 1960)
* [[Kristaq Dhamo]] (1933–2022)
* [[Stan Dragoti]] (1932–2018)
* [[Shqipe N. Duka]] (born 1980)
* [[Gëzim Erebara]] (1929–2007)
* [[Kujtim Gjonaj]] (1946–2021)
* [[Hysen Hakani]] (1932–2011)
* [[Xhanfise Keko]] (1928–2007)
* [[Saim Kokona]] (1934–2012)
* [[Saimir Kumbaro]] (born 1945)
* [[Gjergj Xhuvani]] (born 1963)
* [[Ibrahim Muçaj]] (1944–2010)
* [[Kristaq Mitro]] (1945–2023)
* [[Andamion Murataj]] (born 1970)
* [[Leon Qafzezi]] (born 1953)
* [[Isa Qosja]] (born 1949)
* [[Shaqir Veseli]] (born 1957)
}}
=== Dancers and choreographers ===
[[File:Angelin prejlocaj.jpg|thumb|150px|Dancer and choreographer [[Angelin Preljocaj]] is a recipient of the [[Prix Benois de la Danse]] award.]]
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* [[Olta Ahmetaj]] {{spaced ndash}} choreographer and dancer
* [[Esdalin Gorani]] {{spaced ndash}} ballet dancer
* [[Tringa Hysa]] {{spaced ndash}} ballet dancer
* [[Ilir Kerni]] {{spaced ndash}} ballet dancer
* [[Spartak Hoxha]] {{spaced ndash}} ballet dancer
* [[Kledi Kadiu]] {{spaced ndash}} dancer on the popular talent show ''Amici di Maria De Filippi''; starred in ''Passa a Due'' in 2005
* [[Altin Kaftira]] {{spaced ndash}} ballet dancer
* [[Eno Peçi]] {{spaced ndash}} ballet dancer
* [[Enkel Zhuti]] {{spaced ndash}} ballet dancer
* [[Tony Dovolani]] (born 1973)<ref name=tvg>{{cite web| url = http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/tony-dovolani/bio/216588/ | title= Tony Dovolani | publisher= [[TV Guide|TVGuide.com]] | access-date= 29 September 2015| archive-date=7 September 2015| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907181746/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/tony-dovolani/bio/216588/ | url-status=live}}</ref> {{spaced ndash}} Albanian-American professional [[ballroom dancer]], instructor and judge; known for his involvement in the American version of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''; appeared in ''[[Shall We Dance (2004 film)|Shall We Dance?]]''; spent time coaching actress [[Jennifer Lopez]]
* [[Angelin Preljocaj]] (born 1957) {{spaced ndash}} choreographer of [[contemporary dance]]
* [[Ferbent Shehu]] {{spaced ndash}} dancer and choreographer
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=== Models and beauty pageant participants ===
[[File:Emina Cunmulaj1crop.jpg|thumb|150px|Supermodel [[Emina Cunmulaj]]]]
[[File:Aferdita Dreshaj.jpg|thumb|150px|Fashion model [[Afërdita Dreshaj]] is married to former Czech ice hockey player [[Jakub Kindl]].]]
[[File:Drita Ziri (2024).jpg|thumb|150px|Beauty queen, model, and TV personality [[Drita Ziri]] won Miss Earth 2023. And became the first Albanian woman to win any of the [[Big Four beauty pageants|Big Four international beauty pageants]].]]
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* [[Almeda Abazi]] (born 1992) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Globe]] 2008
* [[Miss Globe International|Kleoniki Delijorgji]] (born 1996) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Globe]] 2012
* [[Miss Globe International|Lorinda Kolgeci]] (born 1999) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Globe]] 2020
* [[Hygerta Sako]] (born 1977) {{spaced ndash}} semi-finalist at [[Miss Europe 1996]]
* [[Anisa Kospiri]] (born 1980) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Universe 2002]] Top 10
* [[Zana Krasniqi]] (born 1988) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Universe 2008]] Top 10
* [[Hasna Xhukiçi]] (born 1988) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Universe 2009]] Top 10
* [[Marigona Dragusha]] (born 1990) [[Miss Universe 2009]] Second Runner Up
* [[Diana Avdiu]] (born 1993) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Universe 2012]] Top 16
* [[Claudia Conserva]] (born 1974) {{spaced ndash}} Chilean actress, model and television presenter; of [[Arbëreshë people|Arbëreshë]]) descent
* [[Angela Martini]] (born 1986) {{spaced ndash}}[[Miss Universe 2010]] Top 6
* [[Afërdita Dreshaj]] (born 1986) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Universe 2011]] Top 16
* [[Cindy Marina]] (born 1998) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Universe 2019]] Top 20
* '''[[Drita Ziri]]''' (born 2005) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Earth 2023]]
* [[Miss World Germany|Martina Ivezaj]] (born 1991) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss World Germany]] 2012
* [[Miss World Germany|Egzonita Ala]] (born 1995) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss World Germany]] 2014
* [[Miss World Germany|Albjona Muharremaj]] (born 1996) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss World Germany]] 2015
* [[Miss Finland|Adriana Gerxhalija]] (born 1992) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Finland|Miss World Finland]] 2017
* [[Miss World Greece|Erika Kolani]] (born 1996) {{spaced ndash}} [[Star Hellas|Miss World Greece]] 2019
* [[Miss Slovakia|Leona Novoberdaliu]] (born 1997) {{spaced ndash}} [[Miss Slovakia|Miss World Slovakia]] 2020
* [[Greece's Next Top Model|Cindy Toli]] (born 1993) {{spaced ndash}} Greece's Next Top Model Season 2 Winner
* [[Greece's Next Top Model|Aleksia Trajko]] (born 2003) {{spaced ndash}} Greece's Next Top Model Season 7 Winner
* [[Angela Tanuzi]] (born 2002) {{spaced ndash}} beauty queen
* [[Erbi Ago]] (born 1990) {{spaced ndash}} model and actor
* [[Yllka Berisha]] (born 1990) {{spaced ndash}} beauty queen
* [[Emina Cunmulaj]] (born 1984) {{spaced ndash}} High Fashion Model in the USA
* [[Erjona Ala]] (born 1995) {{spaced ndash}} High Fashion Model
* [[Endi Demneri]] (born 1999) {{spaced ndash}} model and beauty queen
* [[Adrola Dushi]] (born 1993) {{spaced ndash}} model and beauty queen
* [[Egla Harxhi]] (born 1991) {{spaced ndash}} beauty queen
* [[Adelina Ismajli]] (born 1979) {{spaced ndash}} model and singer
* [[Oriola Marashi]] (born 1996) {{spaced ndash}} model and one of the main faces of [[Guess (company)|Guess]]
* [[Trejsi Sejdini]] (born 2000) {{spaced ndash}} beauty queen
* [[Mirjeta Shala]] (born 1994) {{spaced ndash}} beauty queen
* [[Monika Zguro]] (born 1971) {{spaced ndash}} beauty queen
* [[Ledina Çelo]] (born 1977) {{spaced ndash}} model and singer
}}
==== Television personalities ====
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* [[Blendi Fevziu]] (born 1969) – television host
* [[Ardit Gjebrea]] (born 1963) – producer, television host, singer-songwriter
* [[Baton Haxhiu]] (born 1967) – journalist, television host
* [[Claudia Conserva]] (born 1974){{spaced ndash}} [[Chilean people|Chilean]] actress, model and television presenter; of Italian-Albanian (Arbëreshë) descent
* [[Benet Kaci]] (born 1978){{spaced ndash}} Kosovan television personality; from Kosovo
* [[Florina Kaja]] (born 1982){{spaced ndash}} American reality-television participant, singer and actress
* [[Drita D'Avanzo]] – reality TV star on the [[VH1]] series ''[[Mob Wives]]''
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==Music==
{{main list|List of Albanian musicians}}
=== Composers ===
{{see also|List of Albanian composers}}
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* [[Agim Krajka]] (1937–2021)
* [[Akil Mark Koci]] (born 1936)
* [[Aleksandër Peçi]] (born 1951)
* [[Avni Mula]] (1928–2020)
* [[Çesk Zadeja]] (1927–1997)
* [[Feim Ibrahimi]] (1935–1997)
* [[Gjon Simoni]] (1936–1999)
* [[Ibrahim Tukiqi]] (1926–2004)
* [[Kristo Kono]] (1907–1991)
* [[Lejla Agolli]] (born 1950)
* [[Limoz Dizdari]] (born 1942)
* [[Lorenc Antoni]] (1909–1991)
* [[Mustafa Krantja]] (1921–2002)
* [[Mustafa Krantja]] (1921–2002)
* [[Neço Muko]] (1899–1934)
* [[Nikolla Zoraqi]] (1921–1991)
* [[Palokë Kurti]] (1858–1920)
* [[Prenkë Jakova]] (1917–1969)
* [[Rexho Mulliqi]] (1923–1982)
* [[Simon Gjoni]] (1925–1991)
* [[Taip Kadiu]] (1928–2013)
* [[Thomas Simaku]] (born 1958)
* [[Tish Daija]] (1926–2004)
* [[Tonin Harapi]] (1925–1991)
* [[Vasil Tole]] (born 1963)
}}
=== Pianists ===
* [[Ilir Bajri]] (born 1969)
* [[Lola Gjoka]] (1910-1985)
* [[Mariela Cingo]] (born 1978)
* [[Paul Leka]] (1943-2011)
* [[Pjetër Dungu]] (1908-1989)
=== Violinists ===
* [[Shkëlzen Doli]] (born 1971)
=== Guitarists ===
* [[Bledar Sejko]] (born 1985)
* [[D.J. Ashba ]](born 1972)
* [[Dren Abazi]] (born 1985)
* [[Faton Macula]] (born 1972)
* [[Petrit Çeku]] (born 1985)
=== Singers ===
{{main|List of Albanian musicians}}
[[File:Rita Ora 3 (42015209662).jpg|thumb|150px|[[Rita Ora]] during a performance in Glasgow.]]
[[File:Roskilde Festival Dua Lipa-1.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Dua Lipa]] at the Roskilde music festival.]]
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|* [[Action Bronson]]
* [[Adelina Ismajli]]
* [[Adrian Gaxha]]
* [[Adrian Lulgjuraj]]
* [[Alban Ramosaj]]
* [[Alban Skënderaj]]
* [[Albert Stanaj]]
* [[Albina Kelmendi]]
* [[Alida Hisku]]
* [[Anjeza Shahini]]
* [[Antonia Iacobescu]]
* [[Anxhela Peristeri]]
* [[Anxhelina Hadërgjonaj]]
* [[Ardian Bujupi]]
* [[Arilena Ara]]
* [[Aurela Gaçe]]
* [[Ava Max]]
* [[Avni Mula]]
* [[Azet (rapper)|Azet]]
* [[Bardhi (rapper)|BARDHI]]
* [[Bebe Rexha]]
* [[Besa (singer)|Besa Kokëdhima]]
* [[Bleona]]
* [[Blerando]]
* [[Buta (rapper)|Buta]]
* [[Butrint Imeri]]
* [[Capital T]]
* [[Çiljeta]]
* [[Claydee]]
* [[Dafina Zeqiri]]
* [[Dardan (rapper)|Dardan]]
* [[David Dreshaj]]
* [[Don Xhoni]]
* [[Dr. Flori]]
* [[Dren Abazi]]
* [[Dua Lipa]]
* [[Edita Aradinović]]
* [[Elai (rapper)|Elai]]
* [[Eleni Foureira]]
* [[Elhaida Dani]]
* [[Eli Fara]]
* [[Elina Duni]]
* [[Elsa Lila]]
* [[Elvana Gjata]]
* [[Enca (singer)|Enca]]
* [[Eneda Tarifa]]
* [[Enisa Nikaj]]
* [[Era Istrefi]]
* [[Ermal Fejzullahu]]
* [[Ermal Meta]]
* [[Eugent Bushpepa]]
* [[Fero (rapper)|Fero]]
* [[Fifi (singer)|Fifi]]
* [[Fitnete Rexha]]
* [[Flaka Krelani]]
* [[Florat]]
* [[Flori Mumajesi]]
* [[Frederik Ndoci]]
* [[Gashi (rapper)|GASHI]]
* [[Genta Ismajli]]
* [[Gjon's Tears]]
*[[Gjesti]]
* [[Hersi Matmuja]]
* [[Ilira Gashi]]
* [[Ingrid Gjoni]]
* [[Inis Neziri]]
* [[Irma Libohova]]
* [[Ismet Peja]]
* [[JMSN]]
* [[Jonida Maliqi]]
* [[Kastro Zizo]]
* [[Kidda (rapper)|Kidda]]
* [[Killua (singer)|Killua]]
* [[Laver Bariu]]
* [[Ledina Çelo]]
* [[Ledri Vula]]
* [[Leonora Jakupi]]
* [[Lindita (singer)|Lindita]]
* [[Lindon Berisha]]
* [[Loredana Zefi]]
* [[Luiz Ejlli]]
* [[Lyrical Son]]
* [[Majk (rapper)|Majk]]
* [[MC Kresha]]
* [[Melinda Ademi]]
* [[Mentor Xhemali]]
* [[Miriam Cani]]
* [[Mozzik]]
* [[Neço Muko]]
* [[Nexhmije Pagarusha]]
* [[Nikollë Nikprelaj]]
* [[Njomza]]
* [[Noizy]]
* [[Nora Istrefi]]
* [[Parashqevi Simaku]]
* [[Pirro Çako]]
* [[Rina Balaj]]
* [[Rita Ora]]
* [[Rona Nishliu]]
* [[Ronela Hajati]]
* [[Rosela Gjylbegu]]
* [[Rovena Stefa]]
* [[Shpat Kasapi]]
* [[Sin Boy]]
* [[Soni Malaj]]
* [[Tahir Gjoci]]
* [[Tayna]]
* [[Tuna (singer)|Tuna]]
* [[Unikkatil]]
* [[Vaçe Zela]]
* [[Vanessa Krasniqi]]
* [[Vedat Ademi]]
* [[Vesa Luma]]
* [[Xhensila Myrtezaj]]
* [[Yll Limani]]
* [[Yon Idy]]
* [[Zana Nimani]]}}
=== Tenors and sopranos ===
[[File:Tefta Tashko Koço.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Tefta Tashko-Koço|Tefta Tashko]] operatic singer of the pre-war period.]]
[[File:Inva Mula (cropped).jpg|thumb|150px|[[Inva Mula]] during a performance.]]
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* [[Kristaq Antoniu]] (1907–1979)
* [[Gaqo Çako]] (1935 - 2018)
* [[Jorgjia Filçe-Truja]] (1907–1994)
* [[Agim Hushi]] (born 1964)
* [[Ermonela Jaho]] (born 1974) – described by ''[[The Economist]]'' as "the world's most acclaimed soprano".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/news/books-and-arts/21699431-how-ermonela-jaho-became-worlds-most-acclaimed-soprano-fiery-angel|title=Fiery angel|newspaper=The Economist|date=26 May 2016|access-date=2017-07-12}}</ref>
* [[Tefta Tashko-Koço|Tefta Tashko]] (1910–1947) – singer of the 1930s, was posthumously awarded the title People's Artist of Albania.
* [[Marie Kraja]] (1911–1999)
* [[Palokë Kurti]] (1858–1920)
* [[Inva Mula]] (born 1963) – known for portraying the voice of the Diva Plavalaguna in the film ''[[The Fifth Element]]''
* [[Kristaq Paspali]] (1928–2001)
* [[Ramiz Kovaçi]] (1929–1994)
* [[Saimir Pirgu]] (born 1981) – Pirgu was recognized with the [[Franco Corelli]] award in 2009 in [[Ancona]] and with the "Pavarotti d'Oro Award" in 2013.
}}
==Sports==
[[File:Tie Domi 1462810555.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Tie Domi]] former professional ice hockey player known for his time as the enforcer of the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]].]]
[[File:Adem Yze 2017.jpg|thumb|150px|Australian rules footballer [[Adem Yze]].]]
=== Football players ===
[[File:Fatmire Bajramaj 2011.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Fatmire Bajramaj]] former World Cup winning midfielder who placed third in the [[2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or]] competition, an annual award given to the world's best player.]]
[[File:Xherdan Shaqiri 2018.jpg|thumb|150px|Footballer [[Xherdan Shaqiri]] was one of four players of Albanian descent who represented [[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]] at the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]].]]
* [[Admir Mehmedi]] (born 1991)
* [[Altin Rraklli]] (born 1970)
* [[Andi Lila]] (born 1986)
* [[Ansi Agolli]] (born 1982)
* [[Anxhelo Mumajesi]] (born 1997)
* [[Armando Sadiku]] (born 1991)
* [[Artim Šakiri|Artim Shaqiri]] (born 1973)
* [[Besart Berisha]] (born 1985)
* [[Blerim Džemaili]] (born 1986)
* [[Cyme Lulaj]] (born 1989)
* [[Elseid Hysaj]] (born 1994)
* [[Erjon Bogdani]] (born 1977)
* [[Ervin Skela]] (born 1976)
* [[Fatmire Alushi|Fatmire Bajramaj]] (born 1988)
* [[Granit Xhaka]] (born 1992)
* [[Hamdi Salihi]] (born 1984)
* [[Igli Tare]] (born 1973)
* [[Kosovare Asllani]] (born 1989)
* [[Kristjan Asllani]] (born 2002)
* [[Lorik Cana]] (born 1983)
* [[Loro Boriçi]] (1922–1984)
* [[Mehmet Durakovic]] (born 1965)
* [[Migjen Basha]] (born 1987)
* [[Nedim Bajrami]] (born 1999)
* [[Panajot Pano]] (1939–2010)
* [[Perlat Musta]] (born 1958)
* [[Qemal Vogli]] (1929–2004)
* [[Rudi Vata]] (born 1969)
* [[Shkodran Mustafi]] (born 1992)
* [[Sulejman Demollari]] (born 1964)
* [[Taulant Xhaka]] (born 1991)
* [[Thomas Strakosha]] (born 1995)
* [[Valon Behrami]] (born 1985)
* [[Xherdan Shaqiri]] (born 1991)
=== Martial artists ===
* [[Azem Maksutaj]]{{spaced ndash}} kickboxer
* [[Aziz Salihu]]{{spaced ndash}} boxer
* [[Besim Kabashi]]{{spaced ndash}} kickboxer
* [[Elis Guri]]{{spaced ndash}} wrestler
* [[Enver Idrizi]]{{spaced ndash}} Karate World Champion
* [[Ilir Latifi]]{{spaced ndash}} MMA fighter
* [[Kreshnik Qato]]{{spaced ndash}} boxer
* [[Luan Krasniqi]]{{spaced ndash}} boxer
* [[Majlinda Kelmendi]]{{spaced ndash}} Judo World and Olympic Champion (2017)
* [[Majlinda Kelmendi]]{{spaced ndash}} judoka
* [[Naim Terbunja]]{{spaced ndash}} boxer
* [[Nuri Seferi]]{{spaced ndash}} boxer
* [[Rezar (wrestler)|Gzim Selmani]] {{spaced ndash}} MMA fighter and pro wrestler
* [[Roman Reigns|Roman Reign]] {{spaced ndash}}wrestler
* [[Sahit Prizreni]]{{spaced ndash}} wrestler
* [[Shaban Sejdiu]]{{spaced ndash}} wrestler
* [[Shaban Tërstena]]{{spaced ndash}} wrestler
* [[Valdrin Vatnikaj]]{{spaced ndash}} kickboxer
* [[Xhavit Bajrami]]{{spaced ndash}} boxer and kickboxer
=== Other sports ===
* [[Adem Yze]] (born 1977) – Australian rules footballer
* [[Aldo Zadrima]] (born 1948){{spaced ndash}} former national chess champion
* [[Donald Suxho]] (born 1976) – US Olympic team volleyball player
* [[Emerson Jeka]] (born 2001) – Australian rules footballer
* [[Erjon Tola]] (born 1986){{spaced ndash}} Olympic skier
* [[Ermal Kuqo]] (born 1980){{spaced ndash}} basketball player for the Turkish team Anadolu Efes
* [[Frank Leskaj]] (born 1971) – Olympic swimmer
* [[Harley Reid]] (born 2005) – Australian rules footballer<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.afl.com.au/featured/1062354/harley-reid-feature-article-national-draft-family-tongala-under-18s-uncle-fame#:~:text=The%20family%20genes%20are%20strong,Barry%2C%20was%20a%20prominent%20player.|title= Being Harley Reid: Fame, family and handling the hype|newspaper=AFL|date=12 Nov 2023|access-date=2023-11-12}}</ref>
*[[John Ibrahim]] (born 1943) - Australian Rules footballer.
* [[Linda Zetchiri]] (born 1987){{spaced ndash}} badminton player
* [[Molly Qerim]] (born 1984){{spaced ndash}} sports anchor and moderator for [[ESPN]]'s ''[[First Take (TV series)|First Take]]''.
* [[
* [[Tie Domi]] (born 1969) – ice hockey player
== Ottoman era Albanians ==
{{see also|List of Albanian consorts}}
[[File:Ali Pasha Tepedelenli of Ioannina. Drawn from nature by Louis Dupré 1819.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Ali Pasha of Ioannina]] was an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] Albanian ruler who served as [[pasha]] of a large part of western [[Rumelia]], the [[Ottoman Empire]]'s European territories, which was referred to as the [[Pashalik of Yanina]].]]
[[File:Ismail enver1.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Enver Pasha]], an [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] military officer and a leader of the 1908 [[Young Turk Revolution]], became the main leader of the Ottoman Empire in both the [[Balkan Wars]] (1912–13) and in [[World War I]] (1914–18).]]
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* [[Marinus Becichemus Scodrensis]] – Venetian-Albanian chronicler
* [[Hayreddin Barbarossa]] (c. 1478–1546), Ottoman-Albanian Admiral(Possible)
* [[Safiye Sultan (mother of Mehmed III)]] (1550–1619) – [[Haseki Sultan]] and the [[Valide Sultan]] of the Ottoman Empire. One of the most Influential Woman in Ottoman History.
* [[Sedefkar Mehmed Agha]] (1540–1617)
* [[Ballaban Badera]]{{spaced ndash}} commander of Ottoman Empire
* [[Marin Barleti]]{{spaced ndash}} historian and Catholic priest; considered the first Albanian historian, especially because of his biography on [[Skanderbeg]], translated in many languages in the 16th to the 18th centuries
* [[Bekim Berisha]]
* [[Bardhok Biba]]
* [[
* [[
* [[Kara Mahmud Bushati]] (1740–1796)
* [[
* [[Mustafa Bushati]]
* [[Prek Cali]]
* [[Dervish Cara]]{{spaced ndash}} leader of the [[Albanian Revolt of 1843–1844]]
* [[Pope Clement XI]] (Giovanni Francesco Albani) (1649–1721)
* [[Bajram Curri]]
* [[Ahmet Delia]] (1850–1913) {{spaced ndash}} freedom fighter
* [[Ali Demi]] (1918–1943)
* [[Lekë Dukagjini]]{{spaced ndash}} prince and member of [[Dukagjini family]]; contemporary of [[Skanderbeg]]; known for the [[Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit]], a code of law instituted in northern Albania
* [[Pal Engjëlli]]{{spaced ndash}} Catholic clergyman; Archbishop of Durrës and Cardinal of Albania; in 1462, wrote the first known document retrieved so far in the [[Albanian language]]
* [[Mehmet Âkif Ersoy]] (1873–1936){{spaced ndash}} of Albanian descent
* [[Nezim Frakulla]] (1680–1760)
* [[Shote Galica]]
* [[Carl Ritter von Ghega]] (1802–1860){{spaced ndash}} designer of the [[Semmering Railway]]
* [[George Ghica]]{{spaced ndash}} founder of the [[Ghica family]]
* [[Shtjefën Gjeçovi]] (1873–1929){{spaced ndash}} Catholic priest, [[ethnologist]] and [[folklorist]]; known for being the father of Albanians' folklore studies
* [[Luigj Gurakuqi]]
* [[Hamëz Jashari]]
* [[Branko Kadija]]
* [[Hamza Kastrioti]]
* [[Ali Kelmendi]]
* [[Ded Gjo Luli]]
* [[Iljas Mirahori]] (1408–1512)
* [[Hasan Moglica]] (1854–1915) {{spaced ndash}} also known as Hoxhë Moglica scholar, educator, leader, engineer, philosopher, patriot, nationalist figure proclaimed "martyr of Albanian language and nation" by the Albanian government
* [[Selam Musai]]
* [[Bule Naipi]]
* [[Zahir Pajaziti]]
* [[Ahmet Kurt Pasha]]
* [[Ali Pasha of Tepelena]] (1740–1822)
* [[Ali Pasha of Gucia]] (1828–1885)
* [[Edhem Pasha]] (1851–1909)
* [[Ibrahim Pasha of Berat]]
* [[Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt]] (1789–1848)
* [[Kara Murat Pasha]]
* [[Koca Davud Pasha]] (14??–1498)
* [[Köprülü Fazıl Ahmed Pasha]] (1635–1676)
* [[Köprülü Mehmed Pasha]] (1575–1661)
* [[Lütfi Pasha]] (1488–1564){{spaced ndash}} grand vizier of Ottoman Empire
* [[Mahmud Dramali Pasha]] (1780–1822)
* [[Muhammad Ali of Egypt]] (1769–1849)
* [[Ismail Qemali|Ismail Kemal]] (1844–1919){{spaced ndash}} leader of the Albanian national movement; founder of the modern Albanian state and its first head of state and government
* [[Mustafa Reshiti]]
* [[Perlat Rexhepi]]
* [[Haxhi Shehreti]]
* [[Hodo Sokoli]] (1836–1883)
* [[Karl Topia]] (1331–1388){{spaced ndash}} prince of Albania
* [[Pretash Zekaj Ulaj]] (known as Pretash Zekaj)
* [[Mujo Ulqinaku]]
* [[Cafo Beg Ulqini]]
* [[Vrana Konti]] (Count Vrana) (1442–1458){{spaced ndash}} [[Skanderbeg]]'s general
* [[Omer Vrioni]]
* [[Muhamet Xhemajli]]
* [[Tahir Zemaj]]
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[[File:René Redzepi en la cena de las 14 estrellas Michelín del restaurante Zaldiarán.jpg|thumb|150px|Albanian-Danish chef [[René Redzepi]] founded the [[Michelin Guide|two-Michelin star]] restaurant [[Noma (restaurant)|Noma]] in 2003.]]
[[File:Martin Shkreli 2016.jpg|thumb|150px|[[Martin Shkreli]] gained notoriety for raising the price of life-saving drug [[Pyrimethamine|Daraprim]] by 5,000 percent.]]
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* [[Joseph Ardizzone]] (born 1884, vanished 1931) {{spaced ndash}} organized crime boss
* [[Joseph J. DioGuardi]] (born 1940){{spaced ndash}} American certified public accountant and a Republican politician; his family traces its roots to the [[Arbëreshë people]]
* [[Kara DioGuardi]] (born 1970){{spaced ndash}} American contemporary composer of Albanian descent
* [[Donald Lambro]] (1940–2023){{spaced ndash}} American journalist; chief political correspondent of ''[[The Washington Times]]''; columnist nationally syndicated by [[United Feature Syndicate]]
* [[Laura Mersini-Houghton]]{{spaced ndash}} Theoretical Physicist-Cosmologist; Professor at the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]]
* [[Martin Shkreli]] (born 1983) {{spaced ndash}} Pharma executive and convict.
* [[Ermal Mandija]] (born 1987){{spaced ndash}} Businessman, American attorney, intelligence and information analytics expert.
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== See also ==
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{{further|Albanian diaspora}}
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* [[List of Kosovo Albanians]]
* [[Albanian Australians]]
* [[Albanians in Austria]]
* [[Albanians in Belgium]]
* [[Albanians in Bosnia and Herzegovina]]
* [[Albanians in Bulgaria]]
* [[Albanians in Canada]]
* [[Albanians of Croatia]]
* [[Albanians in Egypt]]
* [[Albanians in France]]
* [[List of Albanians in Germany]]
* [[Albanian communities in Greece]]
* [[Albanians in Hungary]]
* [[Albanians in Italy]]
* [[Albanians in the Netherlands]]
* [[Albanians in the Nordic countries]]
* [[Albanians of Romania]]
* [[Albanians in Serbia]]
* [[List of Albanians in South America|Albanians in South America]]
* [[Albanians in Syria]]
* [[Albanians in Spain]]
* [[Albanians in Switzerland]]
* [[Albanians in Turkey]]
* [[Albanians in Ukraine]]
* [[Albanians in the United Kingdom]]
* [[List of Albanian Americans|Albanians in the United States]]
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=== Native communities ===
* [[Arbanasi people|Arbanasi]]
* [[
* [[Arvanites]]
* [[Cham Albanians]]
* [[Kosovo Albanians|Albanians in Kosovo]]
* [[Albanians in Montenegro]]
* [[Albanians in North Macedonia]]
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