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Nikollë
Nikollë is an Albanian male given name, derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος ('' Nikolaos''). The definite form is Nikolla. Its hypocoristic are Niko and Kolë. Notable people bearing this name include: * Nikollë Mekajshi, Albanian Franciscan Roman Catholic prelate * Nikollë Bardhi (1551–1617), Albanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church * Nikollë Dukagjini, 15th-century member of the Dukagjini family * Nikollë Leonik Tomeu (1456–1531), Albanian-born scholar and professor * Nikollë Keta (1741–1803), Arbëresh writer and priest * Nikollë Bojaxhiu (c. 1872–1919), Albanian businessman, benefactor and politician * Nikollë Kaçorri (1862–1917), prominent figure of the National Renaissance of Albania * Nikollë Ivanaj (1879–1951), Albanian publisher and writer * Nikollë Gazulli (1895–1946), Albanian Catholic parish * Nikollë Nikprelaj (born 1961), Albanian singer * Nikollë Lesi (born 1963), Albanian politician See also * Nikollarë, a village near Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Kaçorri
Nikollë is an Albanian male given name, derived from the Greek language, Greek name Νικόλαος (''Nikolaos''). The definite form is Nikolla. Its hypocoristic are Niko and Kolë. Notable people bearing this name include: *Nikollë Mekajshi, Albanian Franciscan Roman Catholic prelate *Nikollë Bardhi (1551–1617), Albanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church *Nikollë Dukagjini, 15th-century member of the Dukagjini family *Nicholas Leonicus Thomaeus, Nikollë Leonik Tomeu (1456–1531), Albanian-born scholar and professor *Nikollë Keta (1741–1803), Arbëresh writer and priest *Nikollë Bojaxhiu (c. 1872–1919), Albanian businessman, benefactor and politician *Nikollë Kaçorri (1862–1917), prominent figure of the National Renaissance of Albania *Nikollë Ivanaj (1879–1951), Albanian publisher and writer *Nikollë Gazulli (1895–1946), Albanian Catholic parish *Nikollë Nikprelaj (born 1961), Albanian singer *Nikollë Lesi (born 1963), Albanian politician See also *N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Bardhi
Nikollë Bardhi (1551–1617) was an Albanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He played a key role in the Albanian struggle against the Ottoman Empire. Nikollë Bardhi was born in region of Zadrima, Lezhë, modern northern Albania in 1551. His family included several notable figures of Albanian history like Frang Bardhi, writer of the early eras of Albanian literature and the Archbishop of Antivari, Gjergj Bardhi who was Nikollë Bardhi's nephew. After becoming a vicar in Rodon he was appointed vicar of the diocese of Mat, when Nikollë Mekajshi was the bishop of the diocese. In 1597 he became apostolic vicar and later bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sapë. See also * Frang Bardhi * Gjergj Bardhi *Tosol Bardhi Tosol Bardhi (1490–1582) was an Albanians, Albanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was born in the area of Lezhë, modern northern Albania in 1490. His family was among the most important Albanian families of that time, and supported ... ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Dukagjini
Nicholas Dukagjini (, ) was a 15th-century member of the Dukagjini family. Biography Nicholas Dukagjini was the son of Gjergj Dukagjini, who died before 1409 when Nicholas was mentioned for the first time as the landlord of two villages near Lezhë (Alessio) and the commander of a 140 men troop (40 cavalry and 100 infantry). Nicholas' name appears in documents of 1409. He participated in Albanian Revolt of 1432–1436 led by Gjergj Arianiti, during which he succeeded in regaining the territory held by his family before the Ottoman conquest of Albania. He even managed to capture Dagnum which he promptly granted to Venice. Unwilling to provoke the Ottomans, Venice returned Dagnum to Ottoman control in 1435. League of Lezhë Nicholas Dukagjini was one of the founding members of League of Lezhë, a military alliance of some members of the Albanian nobility forged in Lezhë on 2 March 1444 by: * Lekë Zaharia (lord of Sati and Dagnum), and his vassals Pal and Nicholas Dukagj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Bojaxhiu
Nikollë Bojaxhiu ( – 1919), also known as Nikola Bojaxhiu was an Ottoman Albanian businessman, benefactor, politician and the father of the Roman Catholic nun and missionary Mother Teresa. His company constructed the first theatre of Skopje and participated in the development of the railway line that connected Kosovo with Skopje—a project he personally financed. An active Albanian rights activist, he was also the only Catholic to be elected to the city council of Skopje. Bojaxhiu died in 1919 in obscure circumstances, which led to reports that attributed his death to poisoning by Serbian agents. His children included Lazar, and Anjezë Bojaxhiu (Mother Teresa). Life Nikollë was born into a Kosovar Albanian family in 1874 in Prizren. His parents were Lazar and Çilja Bojaxhiu. Bojaxhiu moved to Skopje in the Kosovo Vilayet (present-day North Macedonia) after 1900, where he first worked as a pharmacist and later became a partner in a construction company. He was a polyg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Gazulli
Nikollë Gazulli ( Dajç, 15 June 1895 – Vrith, 23 March 1946) was a parish priest and Albanologist lexicographer with an interest in ethnography. He wrote the first onomastic dictionary of Albanian and is known as the co-founder of lexicography in the language along with Pano Tase, though Gazulli would be the last cleric to publish in the field within Albania’s borders. Linguist Aleksandër Xhuvani called him the "Father of Albanian toponymy, while Father Zef Pllumi called him “the greatest expert the regj FishtaFranciscan Library ever had n staff" Despite his contributions, he was held in ''damnatio memoriae'' by the People's Socialist Republic of Albania and therefore never mentioned in Albanological discourse during its rule. Biography Gazulli was born in Dajç, Zadrima, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sapë, the son of Hiluk Gjoni and Tone (daughter of Jak Gjini from Gramsh). He was the second son, the oldest being Gjon.Nikollë started his education at the vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Nikprelaj
Nikolle Nikprelaj (born 12 April 1961) is an Albanian singer from Tuzi, Montenegro. Nikolle began his professional career in his late teens. He is now the lead singer for the Albanian folk group "Besa Trieshit", which has won first place in Albanian concerts and festivals in Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania. Nikprelaj plays several traditional instruments, including the lahuta, çiftelia, sharkia, and the bylbyli (flute). He plays traditional Albanian music featuring his instruments and vocals. Nikprelaj took second place in the song contest Polifestit 2008 and the RTV21 Radiotelevision 21 (), abbreviated as RTV21, is a broadcaster and media company based in Pristina, Kosovo, which includes a radio (est. May 11, 1998), a television station (est. September 22, 2000), and six sister stations. Its launch in online rad ... award for his song "Syrin mos ia shkel" (translated "Eye Not to Tread"). He also performs concerts to provide humanitarian aid to organizations benefiting childre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Keta
Nicola Chetta, ( Arbërisht: Nikollë Keta; 12 July 1741 – 15 December 1803) was an Arbëresh writer and priest. He was born in Contessa Entellina, Sicily. He was educated at the Italo-Albanian Catholic seminary in Palermo. In 1777, Keta himself became rector of the seminary. As a poet, he wrote both religious and secular verse in Albanian and Greek, and has the honour of having composed the first Albanian sonnet A sonnet is a fixed poetic form with a structure traditionally consisting of fourteen lines adhering to a set Rhyme scheme, rhyming scheme. The term derives from the Italian word ''sonetto'' (, from the Latin word ''sonus'', ). Originating in ... (1777).Albanian literature: a short history Authors Robert Elsie, Centre for Albanian Studies (London, England) Publisher I.B.Tauris, 2005 , p. 46-4/ref> References 1740 births 1803 deaths People from Contessa Entellina Italian poets Italian male poets 18th-century Albanian people Albanian-language po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Lesi
Nikollë Lesi (born 6 August 1963) is the owner and editor of the newspaper Koha Jonë and a former Member of the Albanian Parliament The Parliament of Albania () or Kuvendi is the unicameral representative body of the citizens of the Republic of Albania; it is Albania's legislature. The Parliament is composed of no less than 140 members elected to a four-year term on the b .... Koha Jonë was Albania's first private newspaper, and was formed by Nikollë Lesi. References External links *https://web.archive.org/web/20180907032234/http://nikollelesi.com/ Albanian Christians Albanian newspaper editors Living people People from Lezhë Demochristian Party of Albania politicians Political party leaders of Albania 1963 births {{albania-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolla
Nikolla (indefinite form ''Nikollë'') is an Albanian first name and surname derived from the Greek '' Nikolaos'' (Νικόλαος). It is commonly used by Albanian Christians. The name was popularised amongst Albanians by Saint Nicholas. First name * Nikolla Camaj, Montenegrin politician (born 1960) * Nikolla Ivanaj, Albanian publisher and writer from the Kingdom of Montenegro, (1879–1951) * Nikolla Naço, Albanian freedom fighter, (1843–1913) * Nikolla Zoraqi, Albanian composer, (1928–1991) Surname * Millosh Gjergj Nikolla, Albanian poet and writer from Shkodër, (13 October 1911 – 26 August 1938) * Lindita Nikolla, Albanian politician from Tirana Tirana ( , ; ) is the capital and List of cities and towns in Albania, largest city of Albania. It is located in the centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills, with Dajti rising to the east and a slight valley to the northwest ov ..., (22 October 1965–) {{given name, type=both Albanian-language surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Mekajshi
Nikollë Mekajshi (, ) was a Franciscan Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Stephanium, a region in central Albania. He took part in the Convention of Mat in 1594, and was a member of the delegation that negotiated with Pope. Life Born in the area of Durrës, Mekajshi served as bishop of Stephanium (Shtjefni), a region located between northern Elbasan and Mat District. In 1601-1602 he and Nikollë Bardhi unsuccessfully tried to instigate an armed uprising against the Ottoman Empire. In 1609-10 he sent another proposal to Pope Paul V regarding an anti-Ottoman revolt. According to his plan 50,000 Catholic and Orthodox Albanian troops with support from Philip III of Spain Philip III (; 14 April 1578 – 31 March 1621) was King of Spain and King of Portugal, Portugal (where he is known as Philip II of Portugal) during the Iberian Union. His reign lasted from 1598 until his death in 1621. He held dominion over the S ... would begin a revolt with the aim of removing Ott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikollë Ivanaj
Nikolla bey Ivanaj or Nikollë Ivanaj (1879 – 1951) was an Albanian journalist, publisher and writer from Montenegro. He was considered one of the "distinguished personalities of the most conscious Albanian nationalism" and was included in Albanian insurgents' main staff during 1911. Ivanaj was the first Albanian writer from Montenegro with his work ''The flower of eternity'' () published in Tirana in 1943. In the 1905–08 period, he published the newspaper ''Shpnesa e Shqypnisë'' (The Hope of Albania) in Dubrovnik, Trieste and Rome, getting financial aid from the different sides. For his publishing activities Ivanaj managed to gain financial support of Albert Ghica, a member of the Ghica noble family and pretender to the Albanian throne. He was one of the leaders of the Albanian National Committee which was founded in Podgorica at the beginning of 1911 and participated in organization of the Albanian uprising. His speech to the Italian Press Association held on January 26, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berat
Berat (; sq-definite, Berati) is the List of cities and towns in Albania, ninth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Berat County and Berat Municipality. By air, it is north of Gjirokastër, west of Korçë, south of Tirana, and east of Fier. Berat is located in the south of the country. It is surrounded by mountains and hills, including Tomorr on the east that was declared a Tomorr National Park, national park. The river Osum (river), Osum (total length ) runs through the city before it empties into the Seman (river), Seman within the Myzeqe, Myzeqe Plain. The municipality of Berat was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Berat, Otllak, Roshnik, Sinjë, and Velabisht, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the city Berat. The total population is 62,232 as of the 2023 census, in a total area of . Berat, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, comprises a unique style of Architecture of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
