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This is a list of historical or current Albanians who are famous or notable, sorted by occupation and name:

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[edit] Actors/actresses

[edit] Architects

  • Andrea Aleksi - (1425-1505)
  • Andrija Aleši
  • Besim Daja
  • Carl Ritter von Ghega - builder of the Semmering Railway in Austria
  • Gjovalin Gjadri - construction designing (1899-1974)
  • Mehmet Isa - chief architect of the Taj Mahal
  • Architect Kasemi (1570-1650)
  • Sadefqar Mehmeti - chief architect accredited with the design of the Blue Mosque
  • Bora Miçi - practicing designer in New York
  • Pranvera Hoxha
  • Bardhyl Rama - Designed the Area of the statue of Fehmi Agani, Priština.

[edit] Artist

  • Agron Aliaj - choreographer
  • Arsim Kajtazi- painter,
  • Marco Basaiti - Italian painter of Albanian descent
  • Fadil Berisha - Celebrity photographer
  • Abdurrahim Buza - painter
  • Robert Aliaj Dragot - painter
  • Lirijon Kadriu - designer
  • Adrian Grezda
  • Andi Hila
  • Gashi Actor/Cinematographer
  • Kole Idromeno - painter, sculptor, photographer, architect, engineer and painter.
  • Onufri
  • Elis Ahmetaj - Photographer, Drawer
  • Naim Iseni - Sculptor
  • Zeqirja Rexhepi - painter
  • Ibrahim Kodra - painter
  • Zef Kolombi - painter
  • Jetmira Kraja
  • Nexhat Krasniqi - NEKRA
  • Andrea Kushi - painter
  • Nimon Lokaj - Painter
  • Venera Lokaj- painter
  • Ormira Lulani
  • Ismail Lulani - painter
  • Ndoc Martini - painter
  • Gegë Marubi - Photographer
  • Kel Marubi - Photographer
  • Pjetër Marubi - Photographer
  • Burim Myftiu - Photographer
  • Gjon Mili - Photographer
  • Vangjush Mio - painter
  • Genc Mulliqi - Sculptor
  • Janaq Paço - sculptor
  • Fiqiri Progri - Painter
  • Niko Progri - Painter
  • Kristaq Rama - Sculptor
  • Simon Rrota - painter
  • Artan Shabani - painter
  • Muhamet Shala - painter
  • Genti Tavanxhiu - Sculptor
  • Refik Veseli - Photographer
  • Pjeter Vukaj - Sculptor
  • Spiro Xega - painter
  • Helidon Xhixha - Sculptor
  • Ilirian Xhixha - Sculptor
  • Harilla Dhimo
  • Shefqet A Emini - painter
  • Bujar Qamili - singer
  • Laureta Ismailaj - Painter/fashion designer
  • Bardhyl Rama - Architect

[edit] Economists

  • Fiqiri Islami - economist
  • Tribun Ferizaj - economist Kosovo
  • Gramoz Pashko - economist and former Deputy Prime Minister of Albania
  • Hekuran Mara - economist
  • Kastriot Aliu - economist
  • Richard Lukaj
  • Enriko Ceko - economist, lawyer, agronomist

[edit] Entrepreneurs

  • Adrian Shatku- President/CEO UNIFI Communications, Inc www.unificom.com
  • Dren Deva - President of Dren Inc., Representative for RTV21 + Top Channel in USA
  • Vehbi Alimucaj - Piramidal Scheme Creator
  • Harry Bajraktari - President of Bajraktari Management Corporation
  • Gezim Berisha - CEO & Co-Founder of CHILLSTRONG Entertainment Inc.
  • Ekrem Bardha
  • Rakip Cabej - Real Estate (Viroi, Gjirokaster)
  • Dash Domi
  • Gjevalin Gegaj
  • Ali Istrefi - Real Estate
  • Ekrem Luka - President of Dukagjini Group.
  • Behxhet Pacolli - President of Mabetex
  • Neritan S.Hyka - President & CEO of TanMarket Corporation & Albanian Canadian League (ACL)
  • Elez Nuredini - "King of Byrek"
  • Bedri Selmani
  • Vebi Velija
  • Leonard Keka - Restaurateur (Boston)
  • John Gjata - Director, GlobusGraphics.com
  • Ramiz (Çun) Kelmendi - President & Founder of ELKOS Group

[edit] Filmmakers

  • Selami Taraku
  • Isa Qosja
  • Liria Begeja
  • Emin Halili
  • Eno Milkani
  • Ismail Ymeri
  • Stan Dragoti
  • Agim Sopi
  • Ilir Butka
  • Agron Domi
  • Fahri Hysaj
  • Ekrem Kryeziu
  • Fatmir Koçi
  • Kujtim Qashku
  • Kreshnik Tahirbegolli (attended in Sundance; room of docs)
  • Dhimiter Ismailaj
  • Besim Sahatqiu
  • Ilir Kabashi
  • Liria Begeja
  • Anri Sala
  • Gjergj Xhuvani
  • Gazmend Nela
  • Arsim Haliti
  • Ekrem Xani
  • Agron Maliqi
  • Liri Qirici
  • Albin Xharra

[edit] Historians and linguists

  • Mathieu Aref - historian
  • Marin Barleti - historian
  • Aleks Buda - historian
  • Gjon Buzuku - translator
  • Eqerem Çabej - Albanologue
  • Muin Çami - historian
  • Kristo Frashëri - historian
  • Xhelal Gjeçovi - historian
  • Zihni Haskaj - historian
  • Hamit Kaba - historian
  • Dhimiter Kamarda - arberesh linguist
  • Viron Koka - historian
  • Hysen Kordha - historian
  • Kostandin Kristoforidhi - Albanologue
  • Hysni Myzyri - historian
  • Baron Franz Nopcsa -- ethnologist
  • Stefanaq Pollo - historian
  • Selami Pulaha - historian
  • Selim Islami - historian
  • Kaplan Resuli-Burovich - Albanologue
  • Zija Shkodra - historian
  • Gazment Shpuza - historian
  • Alban Kraja - Historian, dhe Albanologue

[edit] Lawyers

  • Majlinda Beu- Attorney at Turkish Law
  • Ergun Zoga - Attorney

[edit] Military personalities

  • Rahim Ademi - Croatian Army general of Albanian origin
  • Agron Beqiri - warlord
  • Kaman Beq - general.
  • Gjelosh Nilaj - general.
  • Isa Boletini - nationalist
  • Polinik BERISHA - National military hero. League of SADOVINA.
  • Agim Çeku - General/Prime Minister of Kosovo
  • Gavin "Hamëz Jashari" Dobbs - Albanian guerrilla
  • Adem Jashari - commander of Kosovo Liberation Army
  • Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg - national hero
  • Spiro Moisiu
  • Franz Nopcsa - pre-WWI nationalist for Albanian independence
  • Ibrahim Pasha - general of Egypt
  • Ali Pashë - military ruler
  • Qemal Stafa
  • Hashim Thaçi - leader of Kosovo Liberation Army
  • Kara Mahmud Bushati- military ruler
  • Agron LOSHI-RROGTAR
  • Gzim UKA aka Giza- Famous Play boy from Kosovo,claims that has slept with over 3000 woman.

[edit] Monarchs

[edit] Musicians

  • Toxin - Metal Band
  • Gëzim Nika - Singer
  • SpinXaK BC - Rapper,producent
  • Mirsa Adami - pianist
  • Inesa Gegprifti - classical pianist
  • Redi Llupa - classical pianist, Composer
  • Kristaq Antoniu - singer
  • Enriko Ceko - singer, composer, guitarist
  • Arian Avrazi - composer
  • Zeqirja Ballata - composer
  • Bledar Marjanaku - composer, singer, producer
  • Qazim Oruçi - composer
  • Fahri Beqiri -composer
  • Kreshnik Tahirbegolli -guitar player, song writer, singer (Ikona)
  • Blero - singer
  • Lavdim Beqiri - drumer (Ikona)
  • Anita Bitri - pop singer and violinist
  • Xhejlane Broqi - singer, producer
  • Miriam Cani - pop singer
  • Pirro Çako - tenor, soprano, composer, singer
  • Ledina Çelo - singer, model
  • Mariela Cingo - pianist
  • Tish Daia - composer
  • Ervin Dhimo - guitarist
  • Limoz Disadari - composer
  • Doruntina Disha - singer
  • Tania Doko - Singer
  • Shkelzen Doli - violinist
  • LUL DxE - Swiss rapper
  • Luiz Ejlli
  • Eli Fara - singer
  • Adrian Gaxha - singer
  • Delia Gecaj - singer
  • Ardit Gjebrea - singer
  • Simon Gjoni - (1926-1991), composer
  • Kristina Gojnovci - singer
  • Tonin Harapi - (1928-1992), composer
  • Feim Ibrahimi - (1935-1997), composer
  • Adnan Isaku - composer
  • Gentiana Ismaili - singer
  • Zanfina Ismaili - singer
  • Adelina Ismajli - singer
  • Yllka Istrefi - pianist
  • Preng Jakova - composer
  • Leonora Jakupi - singer
  • Mark Kaçinari - composer
  • Shpat Kasapi - singer
  • Eno Koco - conductor
  • Tefta Tashko Koco - singer
  • Teuta Koco - soprano
  • Thoma Gaqi - composer
  • A. Komino - composer
  • Kristo Kono - composer
  • Vladimir Kotani - composer
  • Marije Kraja - singer
  • Shpetim Kushta - composer
  • Aleksander Lalo - composer
  • Kozma Lara - (b.1930), composer
  • Kujtim Laro -composer
  • Elsa Lila - singer
  • Martin Malota - rapper, composer, producer
  • Akil Mark Koci (b.1936), composer
  • Andi Mitre - Pianist
  • Inva Mula-Tchako - soprano
  • Frederik Ndoci - singer
  • Ana Oxa - singer
  • Nexhmije Pagarusha - singer
  • Jani Papadhimitri - composer
  • Alberto Paparisto - (b.1925), composer
  • Tedi Papavrami - vilolinist
  • Kevin Peshkopia - guitarist of the group "The Immortal Winos Of Soul"
  • Aleksander Peçi - composer
  • Saimir Pirgu - tenor
  • Stevie K - Rapper/Producer
  • Bleona Qereti - singer, pornstar
  • Rafet Rudi - composer
  • Ritmi i Rrugës - rap group
  • Altuna Sejdiu - singer
  • Anjeza Shahini - singer
  • Thoma Simaku - composer
  • Parashqevi Simaku - singer
  • Ramadan Sokoli - (b.1920), composer
  • Soni - singer
  • Mirela Tafaj - soprano
  • Vasil Tole - composer
  • Valentin Veizi - composer
  • Pëllumb Vorpsi - (b.1957), composer
  • Çesk Zadeja - (1927-1997), composer
  • Eda Zari - singer
  • Kaos Dalaw - Rapper/Producer
  • Shqipe Zeneli - Swedish singer
  • Selma Bajrami - Bosnian singer
  • Andi Mitre - Professional Flute Player
  • Babilon - Rock Band
  • Troja - Metal Band
  • Votra - Rock Band
  • Humus - Rock Band
  • Jerico - Rock Band
  • Cute Babulja - Rock Band
  • Myzafer Koliqi - Singer
  • Vesel Pelinku - Singer
  • Dylis a.k.a. Dee - Rapper, was in D2A, TLD
  • Rebel a.k.a. Unikkatil - Rapper, leader of TBA (The Bloody Alboz)
  • Young GL - rap artist
  • Dionis a.k.a. Ace - Rapper, was in D2A, TLD
  • Patrick Nuo - Swiss singer, songwriter and model.
  • Ado Gegaj - Singer
  • Hajrija Gegaj - Singer
  • Gezim Nika - Singer

[edit] Politicians

[edit] Prime Ministers of the Ottoman Empire

  • Mustafa Pasha Bajrakatari
  • Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
  • Kara Ahmet Pasha Dukagjini
  • Ibrahim Pasha Parga
  • Ahmet Izet Pasha
  • Ajvas-zade Halil Pasha
  • Amzhazade Hysein Pasha
  • Arnavuat (Semiz) Ahmet Pasha
  • Bajazit Pasha
  • Bijikli Ali Pasha
  • Damad Ferid Pasha
  • Davud Pasha
  • Fehmi Bince-ARNAUT
  • Sener Mecihan aka Kasabali Pasha
  • Giritli-Mustafa Nail Pasha
  • Hadim Hasan Pasha
  • Haxhi-Ahcas Mehmet Pasha
  • Haxhi-Halil Pasha
  • Is'hak Pasha
  • Jemishxi Hasan Pasha
  • Kadi Ali Pasha
  • Kara Murat Pasha
  • Kara Murat Pasha
  • Kemankush Kara Mustafa Pasha
  • Koxha Sinan Pasha
  • Köpryly Fayil Ahmet Pasha
  • Köpryly Zade Mustafa Pasha
  • Memish Pasha
  • Merre Hysein Pasha
  • Nasuh Pasha
  • Ohërli Hasan-Hysein Pasha
  • Rrustem Pasha
  • Said Halim Pasha
  • Sinan Pasha
  • Tabani Jassi Mehmet Pasha
  • Tarhonxhu Ahmet Pasha
  • Xhivan-kapuxubashi sultan-Zade Semin Mehmet Pasha
  • Zurnazen Mustafa Pasha
  • Mehmet Pasha Qypërliu
  • Numan Pasha Qypërliu
  • Lufti Pasha Shkodra
  • Ajaz Mehmet Pasha Vlora
  • Mehmet Ferid Pasha Vlora

[edit] Famous Arberesh (Italy)

[edit] Famous Arbereshes (Croatia)

  • Aleksandar Stipcevic - Famous archeologist

[edit] Famous Arvanites (Greece)

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Please see the relevant discussion on the talk page.

[edit] Religious figures

  • Muhammad Nasiruddeen al-Albaanee - Famous Islamic Scholar
  • Abdul-Kader Arnauti Islamic Scholar
  • Sabri Koci - Grand Mutfi of Albania
  • Selim Muca - Current Mutfi of Albania
  • Naim Ternava- Mutfi of Kosovo
  • Shefqet Krasniqi - Sheik in Kosovo

[edit] Scientists

  • Flori Bruqi - Mr.Sci.Physiology or Medicine,writer,journalist.
  • Anri Rembeci - physician
  • Selaudin Bekteshi - physician
  • Eranda Dragoti Cela - mathematician
  • Nelson Çabej - scientist molecular biologist
  • Nertila Gjini - mathematician
  • Shuaip Kraja - scientist molecular biologist (born 1936 Shkoder)
  • Arben Kryeziu - computer scientist
  • Albert Lulushi - computer scientist
  • Keler Marku- Mathematician
  • Laura Mersini - cosmologist
  • Jakup Mato - researcher,literture
  • Visar Sadriu aka Hovarda - Famous porn star from 70's,died from drug overdose
  • Ferid Muradi - scientist, Nobel laureate
  • Franz Nopcsa - paleontologist, geologist
  • Petraq Pilika - mathematician
  • Ylli Popa - physician
  • Bajram Preza - physician
  • Tanush Shaska - mathematician
  • Reshat Emini - physicist
  • Roland Mai- computer progammer
  • Sokol V. Todi - Neuroscientist
  • Aida Todri - Computer Enginer
  • Ilir Topalli-Neuroscientist
  • Ermal Hysi- computer scientist
  • Gjergji Zaimi- Mathematician
  • Lulzim Bruci - Fizicient
  • Besim Ismaili - Computer scientist, Astrophisicient, Mathematicient
  • Ardian B. Gojani - Physician

[edit] Sports people

  • Aldo Zadrima - chess player
  • Spend Abazi - box European champion
  • Besart Bajraktari - Kosovar Albanian football player
  • Valon Behrami - football player
  • Elton Bitincka - Olympic athlete
  • Erjon Bogdani - football player
  • Mehmet Bogujevci - boxer
  • Genci Cakciri - tennis champion
  • Lorik Cana - football player
  • Dorian Collaku - Olympic athlete
  • Sulejman Demollari - football player
  • Dren Qerkini - One of the youngest champions of SnowBoard history
  • Ermira Dingu - European champion rifle shooting
  • Petrit Dobroshi - boxer
  • Tie Domi - Pro hockey player
  • Klodian Duro - football player
  • Lee Elia - baseball player, coach and manager
  • Petrit Fejzullahu - Handball Player
  • Nazif Gashi - boxer
  • Ardian Gashi - football player
  • Kreshnik Gjata - Olympic swimmer
  • Stefi Gjine - tennis player
  • Nelson Hysa - Olympic boxer
  • Besian Idrizaj - football player
  • Enver Idrizi - karate champion
  • Zoran Ivezaj - Taekwondo Champion
  • Ilir Kafarani - Olympic weightlifter
  • Elisabeta Karabolli - European champion pistol shooting
  • Lutfi Kolgjini - Horse Riding Champion
  • Luan Krasniqi- boxer (European chanpion)
  • Ermal Kugo - basketball player
  • Njazi Kuqi - football player
  • Shefki Kuqi - football player
  • Altin Lala - football player
  • Afrim Latifi - karate champion
  • Mirdi Limani
  • Teuta Lulgjuraj - tennis player
  • Riza Lushta - football player
  • Azem Maksutaj - kickboxer
  • Mirela Manjani - javelin thrower
  • Rovena Marku - Olympic swimmer
  • Ervis Masha - Albanian born boxer from Shijak, Durres, now fights for Denmark
  • Diana Mata - Olympic pistol shooter
  • Migen Memelli - football player
  • Anila Meta - Olympic athlete
  • Artur Muhedini - Olympic boxer
  • Arben Muqolli - Handball Player
  • Elvir Muriqi - boxer
  • Ymer Pampuri - weightlifter
  • Panajot Pano - football player
  • Xhevdet Peci - boxer
  • Fatos Pilkati - Olympic Free Pistol competitor
  • Xhevad Prekazi - football player
  • Sahit Prizreni - Olympic wrestler
  • Kreshnik Qato - boxer
  • Erkand Qerimaj - Olympic weightlifter
  • Taip Ramadani - Handball Player Australia (Olympic Athlete)
  • Aziz Salihu - boxer
  • Nuri Seferi - boxer
  • Shaban Sejdiu - wrestler
  • Klodiana Shala - Olympic athlete
  • Ervin Skela - football player
  • Ilir Suli - weightlifter
  • Donald Suxho - volleyballist for American Olympic Team
  • Igli Tare - football player
  • Shaban Terstena -wrestler
  • Erjon Tola - Alpine skiers
  • Gert Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
  • Theoharis Trasha - Olympic weightlifter
  • Rudi Vata - football (soccer) player
  • Fatmir Vata - football player
  • Ridvan Vllasaliu - kickboxer
  • Fadil Vokrri - former football player
  • Adem Yze - rules football player
  • Marjeta Zaçe - Athlete
  • Besnik Sylejmani-football player
  • Avni Ropica - racer
  • Andi Mitre - football player
  • Flamur Gruda - football player
  • Bekim Ahmedi - football player
  • Burim Ahmedi - football player
  • Selim Celmeta - Cycling Champion
  • Valon Gruda - football player
  • Petirt Haliti- football player

[edit] Writers

[edit] Other

  • Enkeleda Shatku Albanian Literature and Linguistics
  • A.Bicaku-Magush - German spy
  • Andrew Gecaj - Writer of The Kyle Randolph Show
  • Kristopher Gjoni - Writer of The Kyle Randolph Show
  • Ardian Bicaku aka Shipka - famous spy
  • Skender Nezaj - Kawasaki Heavy Industries High Speed Rail
  • Artan Rifati - Famous Porn Star figure
  • Hava Rexha - was the oldest woman in Albania and maybe in the world
  • Enis Rechepi aka Flavio - a prominent Turkish-Albanian who broke the Gunnies World Record with most Chest Hair known to Human Body.

[edit] See also

[edit] Related links

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