Vasil Shanto | |
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| Born | 17 August 1913 |
| Died | 1 February 1944 (age 30) |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Known for | Co-founder of the Albanian Communist Party |
| Relatives | Elisaveta Shanto (sister) |
| Family | Shanto |
| Awards |  Hero of the People |
Vasil Shanto (17 August 1913 – 1 February 1944), called Vasko[1] was one of the founders of the Albanian Communist Party. He was the leader, along with Qemal Stafa, of the Shkodër communist group. One of the delegates of the party, he was frequently sent to meet with the Yugoslavian Communist Party.
- ^ Vojnoistorijski institut 1969, p. 81.