Luigj Gurakuqi | |
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Born | Shkodër, Scutari Vilayet, Ottoman Empire (now Albania) | 19 February 1879
Died | 2 March 1925 Bari, Kingdom of Italy | (aged 46)
Pen name | Jakin Shkodra, Lekë Gruda |
Occupation | Writer, journalist, politician |
Period | 1900–1925 |
Literary movement | Albanian National Revival |
Notable awards | Hero of the People |
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Luigj Gurakuqi (19 February 1879 – 2 March 1925), also called Louis Gurakuchi, was an Albanian writer and politician. He was an important figure of the Albanian National Awakening and was honored with the People's Hero of Albania medal.[1]