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Haxhi Zeka
Albanian nationalist leader / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Haxhi Zekë Byberi mostly known as Haxhi Zeka (Turkish: Haci Zeka; 20 December 1832 – 21 February 1902) was an Albanian nationalist leader, a member of the League of Prizren, while in 1899 he was part of the establishment and leadership of the League of Peja, another organization seeking protection of Albanians territories from Balkan states.[1] Zeka was assassinated by a Serbian agent in 1902.[2]
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![]() Picture of Haxhi Zeka (sitting in the middle) with Ali Pasha of Gucia (sitting, first from the left) with some other members of Prizren League | |
Born | Haxhi Zejneli December 20, 1832 |
Died | February 21, 1902 |
Nationality | Albanian |
Occupation(s) | Teacher then commander and leader |
Years active | 1880-1902 |
Known for | Fighting Montenegrin forces in Plava and Gucia |
Notable work | Cooperated closely with Ali Pashe of Gucia |
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