Murad bej Toptani | |
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 Toptani, c. 1914-17 | |
| Born | 13 July 1867 |
| Died | 11 February 1918 (aged 50) |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, artist and political activist |
| Known for | Albanian Declaration of Independence |
| Spouse | Asije Frashëri |
| Children | Enver Toptani, Sherif Toptani, Ibrahim Toptani (Sons) |
| Parent | Seit Toptani (Father) |
| Relatives | Refik Toptani (Brother), Vesime Toptani (Sister) |
| Family | Toptani |
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Murad bej Toptani (13 July 1867 – 11 February 1918) was an Albanian poet, artist and activist of the Albanian National Awakening.[1]
Along with his relative Abdi Toptani he became one of the signatories of the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912.[2]
As a sculptor, Toptani created the first bust of George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania.[3]
- ^ "Familja Toptani - Murat Toptanit's Creativity". familjatoptani.com. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
- ^ "History of Albanian People" Albanian Academy of Science.ISBN 99927-1-623-1.
- ^ L'arte albanese nei secoli. Museo preistorico-etnografico Luigi Pigorini. Leonard Arte. 1985. p. 159.
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