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List Of People From Durrës
The following are notable people who were either born, raised or have lived for a significant period of time in Durrës: Historical figure * Anastasius I, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire * Aretes of Dyrrachium, natural philosopher. * Jahja Ballhysa, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence * Pietro Bianco, pirate from Durrës who lived in the 1450s * Bruti family, Medieval family which ruled in Durres. * Abaz Efendi Çelkupa, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence * Mustafa Hanxhiu, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence * Karl Topia, Prince of Albania * Nikollë Mekajshi, early 17th century Albanian patriot. Politics and public office * Pjetër Arbnori, "the Mandela of the Balkans" * Vangjush Dako, Mayor of Durrës * Namik Dokle, politician and former Chairman of the Parliament of Albania from September 2001 to April 2002 * Grida Duma, female politician * Lefter Koka, former Mayor of Durrës, politician, and former ministe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durrës
Durrës ( , ; sq-definite, Durrësi) is the second most populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is located on a flat plain along the Albanian Adriatic Sea Coast between the mouths of the Erzen and Ishëm at the southeastern corner of the Adriatic Sea. Durrës' climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean climate. Durrës was founded by Ancient Greek colonists from Corinth and Corcyra under the name of Epidamnos around the 7th century BC in cooperation with the local Illyrian Taulantii. Also known as Dyrrachium, Durrës essentially developed as it became an integral part of the Roman Empire and its successor the Byzantine Empire. The Via Egnatia, the continuation of the Via Appia, started in the city and led across the interior of the Balkan Peninsula to Constantinople in the east. In the Middle Ages, Durrës was contested between Bulgarian, Venetian and Ottoman dominions. The Ottomans ultimatel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
