Henrik Lacaj (1909–1991) was an Albanian humanitarian, linguist, and translator. He authored textbooks, plays, and various studies on historical figures such as

Scanderbeg , reign = 28 November 1443 – 17 January 1468 , predecessor = Gjon Kastrioti , successor = Gjon Kastrioti II , spouse = Donika Arianiti , issue = Gjon Kastrioti II , royal house = Kastrioti , father ...

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Luigj Gurakuqi Luigj Gurakuqi (also called Louis Gurakuchi; 19 February 1879 – 2 March 1925) was an Albanian writer and politician. He was an important figure of the Albanian National Awakening and was honoured with the People's Hero of Albania medal. Bi ...

, but in

Albania Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea and shares ...

he is most venerated for his numerous translations of Latin and Greek masterpieces.Gazeta Universiteti, Nr. 2 (33), March 10, 1962

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Lacaj, Henrik Linguists from Albania Albanian translators Albanian philologists People from Shkodër 20th-century Albanian educators Albanian Roman Catholics 1909 births 1991 deaths 20th-century translators Translators of Ancient Greek texts Latin–Albanian translators Italian–Albanian translators Translators of Virgil 20th-century linguists 20th-century philologists