Shkodër Jesuit College

Shkodër Jesuit College is a Jesuit college in Shkodër, in northwestern Albania. The college has tradiationally been an important centre of scholarly study into Albanian literature and language.

History

The college was started in 1877, as a Xavier college (Albanian: Kolegji Saverian).^[1] The distinguished poet Ndre Mjeda taught at the Jesuit college from 1930.^[2]

Notable alumni

Faik Konica, publicist and politician
Hilë Mosi, poet and politician
Ernest Koliqi, writer and publicist
Qemal Stafa, communist
Zef Mala, communist
Zef Lekaj, Composer
Gjergj Laca, Composer

References

↑ Cefa, Kolec (February 1, 2007), "Si lindi Kolegja Saveriane", Gazeta "55" (in Albanian), retrieved 2 October 2010
↑ Shkoder.net

Shkodër

Landmarks	Ebu Beker Mosque Franciscan Church of Shkodër Shkodër Cathedral Shkodër Orthodox Cathedral Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque Isa Boletini Monument Loro Boriçi Stadium Migjeni Theatre Rozafa Castle Mes Bridge Lead Mosque Historical Museum of Shkodër Clock Tower of Shkodër Lake Skadar Roza Suma building Gjon Marka Gjoni Kulla Parrucë Mosque Pjaca Road Molo Promenade

Education	Luigj Gurakuqi University Shkodër Jesuit College Luigj Gurakuqi University Library Jordan Misja High School 28 Nëntori High School

Media	Vllaznimi Sportiv

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