Qemal Butka
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Qemal Butka (1907 – November 28, 1997) was an Albanian architect, painter, politician, and postage stamps engraver. He was mayor of Tirana from 1935-1936 but departed from Albania in 1939 to live in Turkey and later the United States. He is also known for projecting several monuments and buildings in Albania.
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Qemal Butka | |
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Mayor of Tirana | |
In office 21 October 1935 – 7 November 1936 | |
Preceded by | Abedin Nepravishta |
Succeeded by | Abedin Nepravishta |
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Born | 1907 Butkë, Ottoman Empire |
Died | 28 November 1997(1997-11-28) (aged 89–90) Tirana, Albania |
Nationality | Albanian |
Alma mater | TU Wien |
Profession | Architect |
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