Ndoc Mark Gega

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Ndoc Mark Gega (c. 1830 – 1908?) or Noc Mark Deda is an Albanian patriot who attained legendary status for his heroic resistance against Turkish and Serb invading forces, according to local lore.

Gega was born in Berishë, Pukë, into a family with a steadfast commitment to resisting occupiers. In 1908, following the Young Turks' ascent to power in Albania, they conducted thorough searches for arms in Albanian homes. Gega, along with his brothers Gjergj and Mehil, staunchly refused to surrender their weapons. For two months, Gega, together with highlanders (Malesor), defended their territories in the mountains against Turkish forces.^[1]