Mic Sokoli
| Mic Sokoli | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1839 Bujan, Ottoman Empire (now Albania) |
| Died |
April 1881 (aged 42) Battle of Slivova |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Occupation | Freedom fighter |
| Known for | Thrusting his body in front of an enemy cannon and raising morale |
Mic Sokoli (1839 - 1881) was an Albanian nationalist figure and guerrilla fighter.[1] Mic Sokoli was born in the village of Fang near Bujan in the Tropoja district of the north. He was a noted guerrilla leader during the years of the League of Prizren and took part in the fighting in Yakova against Mehmet Ali Pasha.[1] Sokoli distinguished himself from other warriors in the Battle of Nokshiq (near Grudë) against the Montenegrins. Mic Sokoli is remembered in particular for an act that has entered the chronicles of Albanian legendary as a deed of exemplary heroism.[1] At the battle of Slivova against Ottoman forces in April 1881, he thrust himself against a Turkish cannon, his chest pressed against its mouth, and died heroically in battle.[1]
Legacy
The stories of Sokoli's braveness in battles has been noted in many traditional Albanian folk songs.[2] He is a People's Hero of Albania.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Elsie, Robert (2010). Historical Dictionary of Albania. Scarecrow Press, Inc. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ↑ folk songs
- ↑ Alia, Ramiz (1978). The Albanian League of Prizren: a brilliant page of our history written in blood : speech on the centenary of the Albanian League of Prizren, Tirana, June 10, 1978. "8 Nëntori" Publishing House. p. 4. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
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