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*Belushi family (see [[John Belushi|John]] and [[James Belushi]]). |
*Belushi family (see [[John Belushi|John]] and [[James Belushi]]). |
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*[[Vasil Tromara]], Albanian patriot and freedom fighter |
*[[Vasil Tromara]], Albanian patriot and freedom fighter |
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*[[Kolë Tromara]], patriot, [[Vatra, the Pan-Albanian Federation of America|Vatra]] activist, leader of [[Balli Kombëtar]]<ref name="vatra">{{citation| accessdate = 2013-10-13| url=http://books.google.com/books?id=D9QqAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA59&lpg=PA59&dq=kol+tromara&source=bl&ots=tsZEpkEitD&sig=WDomtFX6mTq15RCya3lscBSnGR4&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ki1bUtGZCLOx4APQjYBo&ved=0CHsQ6AEwDg#v=onepage&q=kol%20tromara&f=false|title=Kalendari i Vatrës i motit 1918|language=Albanian|trans_title=Vatra calendar of the year 1918|publisher= Vatra (Society)|author=Fan Noli |year=1918|location=Boston, MA }}</ref> |
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*[[Petraq Samsuri]], Albanian writer |
*[[Petraq Samsuri]], Albanian writer |
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*John Papajani, former [[Washington State Senate|Washington State Senator]]<ref name="Qyteza"/><ref>[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=273053 Our Campaigns]</ref> |
*John Papajani, former [[Washington State Senate|Washington State Senator]]<ref name="Qyteza"/><ref>[http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=273053 Our Campaigns]</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:12, 31 October 2015
Qytezë | |
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| Coordinates: 40°29′51″N 20°53′41″E / 40.4975°N 20.8947°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Korçë |
| Municipality | Devoll |
| Municipal unit | Miras |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Qytezë (or Qyteza in its definite form in Albanian) is a community in the Korçë County, southern Albania.[1] At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Devoll.[2] The settlement is known for being the birthplace of Adam Belushi, the father of John and James Belushi.
Qyteza (Albanian: little town) was formed during then of the 18th century from the Orthodox settlers of nearby abandoned villages, wrecked from the Ottoman oppression.[3] Local people have contributed to the Albanian National Awakening, June Revolution, and the National Liberation Movement (Albania).[3]
Vasil Tromara, an Albanian patriot, would be remembered for raising the Albanian flag in Korçë, on November 28, 1920, marking the end of the inter-dependencies of the region and final incorporation in Albania.[4]
Migration has always characterized the village; nowadays only a few families are still residing in it.
Notable people
- Belushi family (see John and James Belushi).
- Vasil Tromara, Albanian patriot and freedom fighter
- Kolë Tromara, patriot, Vatra activist, leader of Balli Kombëtar[5]
- Petraq Samsuri, Albanian writer
- John Papajani, former Washington State Senator[3][6]
References
- ^ "Location of Qytezë". Retrieved 2010-06-20.
- ^ Law nr. 115/2014
- ^ a b c Main Page (in Albanian), Qyteza.org, retrieved 2013-10-13
- ^ 1912-1920 Përvjetorët e pavarësisë në Korçë (in Albanian), balkanweb.com, 2010-11-28, retrieved 2013-10-13
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ Fan Noli (1918), Kalendari i Vatrës i motit 1918 (in Albanian), Boston, MA: Vatra (Society), retrieved 2013-10-13
{{citation}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ Our Campaigns
Subdivisions of Devoll Municipality | ||
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Municipal Seat: Bilisht | ||
| Administrative Unit of Bilisht |  | |
| Administrative Unit of Hoçisht | ||
| Administrative Unit of Miras | ||
| Administrative Unit of Progër | ||
| Administrative Unit of Qendër Bilisht | ||
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