Kurvelesh (region)

Kurvelesh is a region in southern Albania, within the Southern Mountain Range.^[1] In the region, which is divided into the communes of Brataj, Horë-Vranisht, Kurvelesh, Lukovë and Picar, fifteen villages are located.

Notable people

• Nafiz Bezhani, jurist, politician and writer.
• Ismet Elezi, jurist and specialist on Albanian customary law.
• Zenel Gjoleka, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
• Muzafer Korkuti, archaeologist and Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
• Jakup Mato, head of Centre of Art Studies of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
• Hodo Nivica, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
• Çelo Picari, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.

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