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This is a list of lists of historical and living Albanians (including ethnic Albanians and people of full or partial Albanian ancestry) who are famous or notable, sorted by occupation and alphabetically.
Religious
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Priests
[edit]- Dhimitër Frangu (1443 – 1525), friar and scholar of a noble family, treasurer and councilor of Giorgio Castriota, in 1480 wrote the first biography, in Latin, on the life of Skanderbeg, from which all later writers drew.
- Father Marin Barleti (1450 – 1513), Catholic ecclesiastic and writer, author of the life of Skanderbeg.
- Gjon Buzuku (1499 – 1577), bishop Catholic, author of the oldest known document in Albanian: a translation of the Roman Missal, "Meshari" (1555).
- Pjetër Budi (1565 – 1622), Catholic priest and writer, published three books in Albanian and I leave several poems in his native language.
- Papa Luca Matranga (1567 – 1619), priest and scholar, author of the first literary expression arbëresh of the Albanians in diaspora.
- Frang Bardhi (1606 – 1644), Catholic bishop, lexicographer, folklorist and ethnographer, author of the first dictionary of the Albanian language known so far.
- Pjetër Bogdani (1630 – 1689), Catholic bishop and writer, author of the first Albanian work in prose.
- Papa Nikollë Filja (1691 – 1769), priest and writer.
- Nicoleta Kenini (2005-), writer and priest
- Mons. Giuseppe Crispi (1781 – 1859), one of the major figures of the Arbëresh community of Sicily of that era, wrote a number of works on the Albanian language.
- Papa Francesco Antonio Santori (1819 – 1894), writer, poet and playwright.
- Nikoll Kaçorri (1862 – 1917), Catholic religious, politician and patriot, deputy prime minister with Ismail Kemal, in the first Albanian government (1912–1913).
- Gjergj Fishta (1871 – 1940), Franciscan friar, poet, politician and translator.
- Mons. Theofan Stilian Noli (1882 – 1965), bishop and intellectual, writer, scholar, diplomat, politician, historian, orator, founder of the Orthodox Church of Albania.
- Papa Marco La Piana (1883 – 1958), priest and scholar, gave his contribute through his studies on Albanian language.
- Anton Harapi (1888 – 1946), Franciscan friar, teacher, writer and politician.
- Zef Valentini (1900 – 1979), Italian Jesuit, albanologist, byzantinist and historian, naturalized Albanian.
- Cyril of Bulgaria (1901 – 1971), the first Patriarch of the Bulgarian Patriarchate, born of an Albanian family.
- Father Zef Pllumi (1924 – 2007), Franciscan priest and writer, author of the memoirs of Christian religious persecution in Albania.
- Mons. Ercole Lupinacci (1933 – 2016), Bishop of Italo-Albanian Catholic Eparchies of Piana degli Albanesi and Lungro.
- Mons. Sotir Ferrara (1937 – 2017), the Bishop of the Eparchy of Piana degli Albanesi, a diocese of the Italo-Albanian Catholic Church in Sicily, Italy.
- Papa Eleuterio Francesco Fortino (1938 – 2010), priest of the Italo-Albanian Catholic Church, Archimandrite in the Eparchy of Lungro in Calabria, served as the Under Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and albanolog.
- Arch. Rrok Kola Mirdita (1939 – 2015), Catholic archbishop.
- Mons. Angelo Massafra (born 1949), metropolitan archbishop of Scutari-Pult and president of the Albanian Episcopal Conference.
- Mons. Donato Oliverio (born 1956), Bishop of the Eparchy of Lungro.
- Muhammad Nasiruddin al-Albani, Islamic scholar (specialising in the field of Hadith sciences) and Muslim revivalist in the 20th century. He is well known for his anti-extremist leanings all over the Muslim world.
Martyrs
[edit]- Papa Kristo Negovani (1875 – 1905), religious leader and writer for the Albanian cause.
- Father Daniel Dajani (1906 – 1946), Jesuit religious and martyr, of the Catholic Church, killed by the regime during the communist dictatorship in Albania.
Pope
[edit]- Pope Clement XI (1649 – 1721), Pope of the Catholic Church.
Saints and blessed
[edit]- Saint Papa Josif Papamihali (1912 – 1948), priest of Byzantine rite, formed in the Albanian communities of Italy, martyr of the Albanian Greek-Catholic Church, arrested, sentenced to forced labor, and killed during the communist dictatorship in Albania.
- Saint Mother Teresa (1910 – 1997), Roman Catholic religious and missionary.
- Saint Astius (2nd century AD), bishop of Dyrrhachium, martyr and saint venerated by the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.
- Saint Pelinus (c. 620 – 5 December 662), native of Dyrrhachium and later Bishop of Brindisi in Italy.
- Saint Angelina of Serbia (1440–1520), the Albanian Despotess consort of Serbian Despot Stefan Branković (r. 1458–1459), and a daughter of Albanian nobleman Gjergj Arianiti. She was proclaimed a saint and venerated as such by the Serbian Orthodox Church.
- Saint John Koukouzelis (1300–c. 1350) recognized as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
- Saints Eleutherius and Antia venerated as Christian saints and martyrs in Greece and Albania by both the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Literature
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Writers
[edit]A–G
[edit]- Dritëro Agolli (1931–2017)
- Thoma Avrami (1869–1943)
- Mimoza Ahmeti (born 1963)
- Nasiruddin al-Albani (1914–1999)
- Ylljet Aliçka (born 1951)
- Fatos Arapi (1930–2018)
- Asdreni (1872–1947)
- Frang Bardhi (1606–1643)
- Marin Barleti (1450–1513)
- Mario Bellizzi (born 1957)
- Dhimitër Beratti (1888–1970)
- Anton Berisha (born 1946)
- Gëzim Boçari (born 1949)
- Pjetër Bogdani (1630–1689)
- Besim Bokshi (1930–2014)
- Flora Brovina (born 1949)
- Pjetër Budi (1566–1622)
- Gjon Buzuku (16th century)
- Eqrem Çabej (1908–1980)
- Aleks Çaçi (1916–1989)
- Nicola Chetta (1740–1803)
- Gabriele Dara (1826–1885)
- Adem Demaçi (1936–2018)
- Musa Demi (1878–1971)
- Spiro Dine (1846–1922)
- Visar Dodani (1857–1939)
- Pal Dushmani (died 1457)
- Gjergj Fishta (1871–1940)
- Nezim Frakulla (1680–1760)
- Abdyl Frashëri (1839–1892)
- Midhat Frashëri (1880–1949)
- Naim Frashëri (1846–1900)
- Sami Frashëri (1850–1904)
- Llazar Fundo (1899–1944)
- Mirko Gashi (1939–1995)
- Gjon Gazulli (1400–1465)
- Sabri Godo (1929–2011)
- Mihal Grameno (1871–1931)
- Gregory IV of Athens (1871–1931)
- Luigj Gurakuqi (1879–1925)
H–L
[edit]- Anton Harapi (1888–1946)
- Sinan Hasani (1922–2010)
- Qemal Haxhihasani (1916–1991)
- Ukshin Hoti (1943–1999)
- Shefki Hysa (born 1957)
- Vera Isaku (born 1955)
- Dora d'Istria (1828–1888)
- Zef Jubani (1818–1880)
- Irhan Jubica (born 1973)
- Helena Kadare (born 1943)
- Ismail Kadare (1936–2024)
- Ilir Kadia (born 1957)
- Hasan Zyko Kamberi (18th century)
- Veli Karahoda (born 1968)
- Amik Kasoruho (1932–2014)
- Teodor Keko (1958–2002)
- Jeton Kelmendi (born 1978)
- Ardian Klosi (1957–2012)
- Musine Kokalari (1917–1983)
- Vedat Kokona (1913–1998)
- Ernest Koliqi (1903–1975)
- Fatos Kongoli (born 1944)
- Faik Konitza (1875–1942)
- Mark Krasniqi (1920–2015)
- Kostandin Kristoforidhi (1826–1895)
- Mitrush Kuteli (1907–1967)
- Teodor Laço (1936–2016)
- Eulogios Kourilas Lauriotis (1880–1961)
- Lutfi Lepaja (born 1945)
- Luljeta Lleshanaku (born 1968)
- Petro Nini Luarasi (1864–1911)
- Skënder Luarasi (1900–1982)
- Fatos Lubonja (born 1951)
M–S
[edit]- Sejfulla Malëshova (1900–1971)
- Petro Marko (1913–1991)
- Mark Marku (born 1991)
- Gjekë Marinaj (born 1965)
- Jakup Mato (1934–2005)
- Lekë Matrënga (1567–1619)
- Pjetër Mazreku (1584–16??)
- Din Mehmeti (1932–2010)
- Vangjel Meksi (1770–1821)
- Esad Mekuli (1916–1993)
- Millosh Gjergj Nikolla (1911–1938)
- Thimi Mitko(1820–1890)
- Ndre Mjeda (1866–1937)
- Hilë Mosi (1885–1933)
- Betim Muço (1947–2015)
- Besnik Mustafaj (born 1958)
- Gjon Muzaka (born 1510)
- Papa Kristo Negovani (1875–1905)
- Ndoc Nikaj (1864–1951)
- Millosh Gjergj Nikolla (1911–1938)
- Fan S. Noli (1882–1965)
- Fadil Paçrami (1922–2008)
- Ludmilla Pajo (1947–1995)
- Dhimitër Pasko (1907–1967)
- Shefqet Pllana (1918–1994)
- Ali Podrimja (1942–2012)
- Lasgush Poradeci (1899–1987)
- Foqion Postoli (1889–1927)
- Iljaz Prokshi (1907–1967)
- Gjergj Qiriazi (1868–1912)
- Rexhep Qosja (born 1936)
- Girolamo de Rada (1814–1903)
- Luan Rama (born 1952)
- Agim Ramadani (1964–1999)
- Giuseppe Schirò (1865–1927)
- Zef Serembe (1844–1901)
- Bashkim Shehu (born 1955)
- Filip Shiroka (1859–1935)
- Dhimitër Shuteriqi (1915–2003)
- Robert Shvarc (1932–2003)
- Drago Siliqi (1930–1963)
- Llazar Siliqi (1924–2001)
- Nokë Sinishtaj (born 1944)
- Ramadan Sokoli (1920–2008)
- Pandeli Sotiri (1842–1892)
- Xhevahir Spahiu (born 1945)
- Haki Stërmilli (1895–1953)
T–Z
[edit]- Hasan Tahsini (1811–1881)
- Fatos Tarifa (born 1954)
- Skender Temali (1946–2021)
- Çerçiz Topulli (1880–1915)
- Kasëm Trebeshina (1926–2017)
- Misto Treska (1914–1993)
- Konstantinos Tzechanis (1740–1800)
- Vorea Ujko (1918–1989)
- Hajro Ulqinaku (born 1938)
- Giulio Variboba (1725–1788)
- Vaso Pasha (1825–1892)
- Jan Evstrat Vithkuqari (1755–1822)
- Demir Vlonjati (1780–1845)
- Eqrem Vlora (1885–1964)
- Jani Vreto (1822–1900)
- Bilal Xhaferri (1935–1986)
- Dhimitër Xhuvani (1934–2009)
- Jakov Xoxa (1923–1979)
- Muçi Zade (18th century)
- Pjetër Zarishi (1806–1866)
- Fehim Zavalani (1859–1935)
- Petro Zheji (1929–2015)
Poets
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- Thoma Avrami (1869–1943)
- Dritëro Agolli (1931–2017)
- Mimoza Ahmeti (born 1963)
- Fatos Arapi (1930–2018)
- Nasibi Tahir Babai (–1835)
- Llukë Bogdani (–1687)
- Zenel Bastari (18th Century)
- Besim Bokshi (1930–2014)
- Constantine of Berat (18th Century)
- Etëhem Bey Mollaj (1783–1846)
- Flora Brovina (born 1949)
- Çajupi (1866–1930)
- Spiro Dine (1846–1922)
- Prend Doçi (1846–1917)
- Asdreni (1872–1947)
- Gjergj Fishta (1871–1940)
- Nezim Frakulla (1680–1760)
- Mid’hat Frashëri (1880–1949)
- Ndoc Gjetja (1944–2010)
- Julia Gjika (born 1949)
- Milto S. Gurra (1884–1972)
- Ervin Hatibi (born 1974)
- Ibrahim Dalliu (1878–1952)
- Irhan Jubica (born 1973)
- Kadrush Radogoshi (born 1948)
- Hasan Zyko Kamberi (18th Century)
- Karmel Kandreva (1931–1982)
- Veli Karahoda (born 1968)
- Haxhi Ymer Kashari (18th Century)
- Teodor Keko (1958–2002)
- Ernest Koliqi (1903–1975)
- Mark Krasniqi (1920–2015)
- Irma Kurti (born 1966)
- Natasha Lako (born 1948)
- Gjekë Marinaj (born 1965)
- Ndre Mjeda (1866–1937)
- Betim Muço (1947–2015)
- Faruk Myrtaj (born 1955)
- Havzi Nela (1934–1988)
- Migjeni (1911–1938)
- Fan Noli (1882–1965)
- Bernardin Palaj (1894–1947)
- Dhimitër Pasko (1907–1967)
- Arshi Pipa (1920–1997)
- Lasgush Poradeci (1899–1987)
- Girolamo de Rada (1814–1903)
- Nijazi Ramadani (born 1964)
- Giuseppe Schirò (1865–1927)
- Filip Shiroka (1859–1935)
- Llazar Siliqi (1924–2001)
- Xhevahir Spahiu (born 1945)
- Murad Toptani (1867–1918)
- Giulio Variboba (1725–1788)
- Bilal Xhaferri (1935–1986)
- Muçi Zade (18th Century)
Screenwriters
[edit]- Dhimitër Anagnosti (born 1936)
- Kujtim Çashku (born 1950)
- Elvira Dones (born 1960)
- Fatmir Gjata (1922–1989)
- Kujtim Gjonaj (born 1946)
- Hysen Hakani (1932–2011)
- Xhanfize Keko (1928–2007)
- Skifter Këlliçi (born 1938)
- Anastas Kondo (1937–2006)
- Saim Kokona (born 1934)
- Viktor Gjika (born 1937)
- Vath Koreshi (1936–2006)
- Nijazi Ramadani (born 1964)
- Llazar Siliqi (1924–2001)
- Nexhati Tafa (born 1952)
- Dhimitër Xhuvani (1934–2009)
- Gjergj Xhuvani (1963–2019)
Journalists
[edit]- Bardhyl Ajeti (1977–2005)
- Agron Bajrami (born 1964)
- Dhimitër Beratti (1886–1970)
- Berat Buzhala (born 1975)
- Ligor Buzi (1915–1994)
- Jusuf Buxhovi (born 1946)
- Anastas Byku (1830–1878)
- Visar Dodani (1857–1939)
- Diana Çuli (born 1951)
- Daut Dauti (born 1960)
- Fatmir Efica (born 1961)
- Blendi Fevziu (born 1969)
- Llazar Fundo (1899–1944)
- Fatmir Gjata (1922–1989)
- Mihal Grameno (1871–1931)
- Milto S. Gurra (1884–1972)
- Baton Haxhiu (born 1968)
- Shefki Hysa (born 1957)
- Vera Isaku (born 1955)
- Teodor Keko (1958–2002)
- Jeton Kelmendi (born 1978)
- Dashnor Kokonozi (born 1951)
- Shahin Kolonja (1865–1919)
- Pandi Laço (born 1964)
- Kristo Luarasi (1876–1934)
- Shkëlzen Maliqi (born 1947)
- Enver Maloku (1954–1999)
- Gjekë Marinaj (born 1965)
- Marin Mema (born 1981)
- Thimi Mitko (1820–1890)
- Hajdar Muneka (born 1954)
- Faruk Myrtaj (born 1955)
- Palokë Nika (1892–1961)
- Sali Nivica (1890–1920)
- Dhimitër Pasko (1907–1967)
- Alfred Peza (born 1967)
- Bedri Pejani (1885–1946)
- Leon Qafzezi (born 1953)
- Girolamo de Rada (1814–1903)
- Nijazi Ramadani (born 1964)
- Arlind Sadiku (born 1989)
- Adem Salihaj (born 1950)
- Dardan Selimaj (born 1984)
- Armand Shkullaku
- Athanas Sina
- Avni Spahiu (born 1953)
- Andrea Stefani (born 1969)
- Iliriana Sulkuqi (born 1951)
- Skënder Temali (1946–2021)
- Nexhmie Zaimi (1917–2003)
- Mihal Zallari (1894–1976)
- Fehim Zavalani (1859–1935)
- Tajar Zavalani (1903–1966)
- Avni Zogiani (born 1970)
- Bilal Xhaferri (1935–1986)
- Arbana Xharra (born 1953)
Folklorists
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- Mehdi Bardhi (1927–1994)
- Anton Berisha (born 1946)
- Martin Camaj (1925–1992)
- Anton Çetta (1920–1995)
- Tahir Dizdari (1900–1972)
- Visar Dodani (1857–1939)
- Nikollë Filja (1691–1769), Italian: Nicola Figlia – Arbëreshë Byzantine rite priest, and writer of the 18th century; known for his translations of biblical fragments into Arbëreshë for children; Arbëreshë folklorist
- Shtjefën Gjeçovi (1874–1929) – Catholic priest, ethnologist and folklorist; known for being the father of Albanian folklore studies[1]
- Karl Gurakuqi (1895–1971) – Albanian linguist and folklorist
- Qemal Haxhihasani (1916–1991)
- Petro Janura (1911–1983) – a main personality of the Albanian language, literature, and folklore in Yugoslavia in the 50s through mid-80s
- Zef Jubani
- Sotir Kolea (1872–1945) – Albanian folklorist, diplomat and activist of the Albanian National Awakening[2]
- Donat Kurti (1903–1983)
- Thimi Mitko (1820–1890) – activist of the Albanian National Awakening and folklorist[3]
- Bernardin Palaj (1894–1947)
- Gjergj Pekmezi (1872–1938) – also known as Georg Pekmezi; Albanian linguist and folklorist; in 1916 became a member of the Literary Commission of Shkodër, which established the first standard form of the Albanian language
- Girolamo de Rada (1814–1903) – Albanian writer of Italo-Albanian literature;[4] of Arbëreshë descent; foremost figure of the Albanian National Awakening in 19th-century Italy
- Giuseppe Schirò (1865–1927) – Arbëreshë neo-classical poet, linguist, publicist and folklorist
- Shefqet Pllana (1918–1994)
- Dhimitër Shuteriqi (1915–2003)
- Ramadan Sokoli (1920–2008)
Translators
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- Idriz Ajeti
- Fatos Arapi
- Mehdi Bardhi
- Muharrem Blakçori
- Dionis Bubani
- Gjergj Bubani
- Gjon Buzuku
- Refo Çapari
- Costa Chekrezi
- Shaban Demiraj
- Visar Dodani
- Nikollë Filja
- Gjergj Fishta
- Kristo Floqi
- Mid'hat Frashëri
- Naim Frashëri
- Lola Gjoka
- Gregory IV of Athens
- Milto Sotir Gurra
- Ibrahim Dalliu
- Halil Jaçellari
- Petro Janura
- Zef Jubani
- Ardian Klosi
- Jolanda Kodra
- Vedat Kokona
- Ernest Koliqi
- Shahin Kolonja
- Kostandin Kristoforidhi
- Çezar Kurti
- Donat Kurti
- Henrik Lacaj
- Loni Logori
- Gjekë Marinaj
- Vangjel Meksi
- Esad Mekuli
- Betim Muço
- Faruk Myrtaj
- Fan S. Noli
- Dhimitër Pasko
- Aurel Plasari
- Lasgush Poradeci
- Athanas Sina
- Skënder Luarasi
- Luan Starova
- Misto Treska
- Ardian Vehbiu
- Jan Evstrat Vithkuqari
- Eqrem Vlora
- Isuf Vrioni
- Tajar Zavalani
- Petro Zheji
Academic sciences
[edit]Scientists
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- Teki Biçoku (1926–2009) – geologist; former member and president of the Academy of Sciences of Albania
- Gjon Gazulli (1400–1465) – astronomer
- Pandi Geço – geographer
- Shtjefën Gjeçovi (1874–1929) – ethnographer
- Sotir Kuneshka – physicist
- Rexhep Meidani – physicist
- Laura Mersini-Houghton – Albanian-American cosmologist and theoretical physicist; associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; proponent of the multiverse hypothesis which holds that our universe is one of many[5]
- Betim Muço – seismologist
- Ferid Murad (1936–2023) – physician and pharmacologist; co-winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- Shefqet Pllana (1918–1994) – ethnographer
- Niko Qafzezi (1914–1998) – agronomist and pedagogue
- Nijazi Ramadani (born 1964) – ethnographer
- Andrea Shundi (born 1934) – agronomist of the 20th and 21st century
- Xhezair Teliti – mathematician
Philosophers
[edit]- Marin Beçikemi (1468–1526) – 15th- and 16th-century humanist, orator, and chronist
- Sami Frashëri (1850–1904)
- Gani Bobi (1943–1995) – philosopher and sociologist from Kosovo
- Ibrahim Gashi (born 1963) – Kosovar Albanian academic and philosopher
- Ukshin Hoti (1943–1999) – Kosovo Albanian philosopher and activist
- Zef Jubani (1818–1880)
- Muhamedin Kullashi
- Shkëlzen Maliqi (born 1947) – Kosovo Albanian philosopher, art critic, political analyst and intellectual; was involved in politics in the 1990s
- Arshi Pipa (1920–1997) – Albanian-American philosopher, writer, poet and literary critic
- Petro Zheji (1929–2015) – linguist, translator, philosopher, and author from Gjirokastër; lived and worked in Tiranë, Albania[6][7][8]
Social scientists
[edit]- Gëzim Alpion – academic, political analyst, writer, playwright, and civil society activist
- Albert Doja (born 1957) – social anthropologist, member of the National Albanian Academy of Sciences and University Professor of Anthropology at the University of Lille, France.[9]
Historians
[edit]- Frang Bardhi, Frang Bardhi (Latin: Franciscus Blancus, Italian: Francesco Bianchi, 1606–1643) – bishop and author of the early eras of Albanian literature
- Marin Barleti (1450–1512/13) – historian and Catholic priest from Shkodra;[10] considered the first Albanian historian because of his 1504 eyewitness account of the 1478 siege of Shkodra; better known for his second work, a biography on Skanderbeg, translated into many languages in the 16th to the 20th centuries
- Aleks Buda (1910–1993) – Albanian historian
- Jorgo Bulo (1939–2015) – philologist, historian, and literary critic; member of the Albanian Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Eqrem Çabej (1908–1980) – historical linguist and scholar who, through the publication of numerous studies gained a reputation as a key expert in research on Albanian language, literature, ethnology, and linguistics
- Kostandin Çekrezi (1892–1959)
- Midhat Frashëri (1880–1949)
- Naim Frashëri (1846–1900)
- Demetrio Franco (1443–1525) – scholar, soldier and Catholic priest; known for Comentario de le cose de' Turchi, et del S. Georgio Scanderbeg, principe d' Epyro, a biography of the national hero of Albania Skanderbeg
- Ibrahim Gashi
- Marka Gjoni
- Qemal Haxhihasani (1916–1991)
- Muzafer Korkuti (born 1936)
- Rexhep Krasniqi (1906–1999)
- Gjon Markagjoni (1888–1966)
- Ylber Marku (1984–)
- Beqir Meta
- Ndoc Nikaj (1864–1951) – priest, writer, and historian
- Fan Noli (1882–1965) – writer, scholar, diplomat, politician, historian, orator, and founder of the Albanian Orthodox Church; as prime minister and regent of Albania in 1924 during the June Revolution
- Aurel Plasari (born 1956)
- Ilo Mitkë Qafëzezi (1889–1964)
- Skënder Rizaj (1930–2021)
- Dhimitër Shuteriqi (1915–2003)
- Stavro Skëndi (1905–1989)
- Mehmet Tahsini (1864–?)
- Pashko Vasa (born 1825–1892), also known as Vaso Pasha, Wasa Pasha or Vaso Pashë Shkodrani – writer, poet and publicist of the Albanian National Awakening, and Governor of Lebanon from 1882 until his death
- Marenglen Verli (born 1951)
- Eqrem Vlora (1885–1964)
- Mihal Zallari (1896–1976)
- Tajar Zavalani (1903–1966)
Economists
[edit]- Kostandin Boshnjaku (1888–1953) – banker, politician, one of the earliest Albanian communists
- Shkëlqim Cani (born 1956) – Governor of the Bank of Albania, 1997–2004
- Sokrat Dodbiba (1899–1956) – economist and politician who served as Minister of Finance of Albania, 1943–44
- Ardian Fullani (born 1955)
- Ilir Hoti (1957–2016) – economist and banker
- Arben Malaj (born 1961)
- Qirjako Mihali (1929–2009)
- Filip Noga (1867/1868–1917) – politician; Minister of Finance of the country for four months in 1914; also known as Philippe Nogga
- Gramoz Pashko (1955–2006) – economist and politician
- Ferit Vokopola (1887–1969)
- Vrioni family – one of the great aristocratic and biggest landowner families of Albania
Publishers
[edit]- Dionis Bubani
- Gjergj Bubani
- Anastas Byku
- Kostandin Çekrezi
- Xhovalin Delia
- Vehbi Dibra
- Milo Duçi
- Arlinda Dudaj (Hovi)
- Midhat Frashëri
- Milto Sotir Gurra
- Baton Haxhiu
- Ibrahim Dalliu
- Irhan Jubica
- Ataol Kaso
- Ernest Koliqi
- Shahin Kolonja
- Rexhep Krasniqi
- Kyrias family
- Anselmo Lorecchio
- Kristo Luarasi
- Fatos Lubonja
- Halil Mëniku
- Thimi Mitko
- Ndoc Nikaj
- Sotir Peçi
- Marigo Posio
- Leon Qafzezi
- Gjergj Qiriazi
- Girolamo de Rada
- Drago Siliqi
- Risto Siliqi
- Flaka Surroi
- Veton Surroi
- Gëzim Tafa
- Fatmir Toçi
- Jani Vruho
- Bilal Xhaferri
- Fehim Zavalani
- Tajar Zavalani
Scholars and linguists
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- Naum Veqilharxhi
- Fatmir Agalliu
- Androkli Kostallari
- Eqrem Çabej
- Martin Camaj
- Shaban Demiraj
- Mahir Domi
- Tahir Dizdari
- Sami Frashëri
- Karl Gurakuqi
- Androkli Kostallari
- Mirela Kumbaro
- Henrik Lacaj
- Ndoc Nikaj
- Gjergj Pekmezi
- Namik Resuli
- Parashqevi Qiriazi
- Sevasti Qiriazi
- Namik Resuli
- Selman Riza
- Jan Evstrat Vithkuqari
- Petro Zheji
Rulers
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- Skanderbeg (1405–1468) – 15th-century Albanian lord; "Hero of Christianism"; initiated and organized the League of Lezhë, which proclaimed him Chief of the League of the Albanian people
Politicians and diplomats
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- Ramiz Alia (1925-2011)
- Taulant Balla (born 1977)
- Sali Berisha (born 1944)
- Enver Hoxha (1908-1985)
- Besiana Kadare (born 1973)
- Ravesa Lleshi (born 1976)
- Ilir Meta (born 1969)
- Fatos Nano (born 1952)
- Agim Nesho (born 1956)
- Ismail Kemal (1844-1919)
- Edi Rama (born 1964)
- Ibrahim Rugova (1944-2006)
- Mehmet Shehu (1913-1981)
- Hashim Thaçi (born 1968)
- Esad Toptani (died 1920)
- Ahmet Zogu (1895-1961)
Visual arts
[edit]Multimedia artists
[edit]- Ilia Xhokaxhi (1948–2007) – scenographer
- Saimir Strati (born 1966) – multi-media artist, achieved six Guinness World Records
- Anri Sala (born 1974) – contemporary artist
- Burim Myftiu (born 1961) – contemporary photographer
- Armando Lulaj (born 1980) - contemporary artist
- Pleurad Xhafa (born 1984) - contemporary artist
Architects
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- Andrea Alessi (1425–1505) – architect, painter and sculptor
- Sedefkar Mehmed Agha (1540–1617) – chief architect of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
- Architect Kasemi (1570–1659) – master of Ottoman classical architecture
- Carl Ritter von Ghega (1802–1860) – engineer and designer of railways
- Qemal Butka (1907–1997) – architect, painter, politician and postage stamps engraver
- Enver Faja (1992–1996) – architect and diplomat
- Valentina Pistoli (1928–1993) – architect
Painters
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- Marco Basaiti (c. 1470–1530) – Renaissance painter
- Onufri (16th century) – Orthodox icon painter and Archpriest of Elbasan
- David Selenica (17th century) – painter of the late 17th and the early 18th century
- Kostandin Shpataraku (1736–1767) – Orthodox icon and fresco painter of the Post-Byzantine period in the eighteenth century.
- Zografi Brothers (18th century) – painters of post-Byzantine icon art
- Kolë Idromeno (1860–1939) – painter, sculptor, photographer, architect and engineer
- Sadri Ahmeti (1939–2010) – painter and poet
- Sabri Berkel (1907–1993) – modernist painter
- Abdurrahim Buza (1905–1986) – painter
- Xhovalin Delia (born 1959) – painter, publicist and film director
- Abdullah Gërguri (1931–1994) – artist in restoration and conservation of icons and frescoes
- Helidon Gjergji – contemporary artist
- Fatmir Haxhiu (1927–2001) – painter
- Omer Kaleshi (1932–2022) – painter
- Adem Kastrati (1933–2000) – painter
- Ibrahim Kodra (1918–2006) – painter and writer
- Zef Kolombi (1907–1949) – painter
- Nexhmedin Zajmi (1916–1991)
- Andrea Kushi (1884–1959) – painter
- Gazmend Leka (born 1953) – painter, artistic director and scholar
- Ndoc Martini (1880–1916) – painter
- Vangjush Mio (1891–1957) – painter
- George Pali (born 1957) – painter, contemporary visual artist
- Chatin Sarachi (1899–1974) – painter and politician
- Zef Shoshi (born 1939) – painter
- Arthur Tashko (1901–1994) – modern painter, lawyer and musician
- Esat Valla (born 1944) – painter
- Eltjon Valle (born 1984) – painter
- Agim Zajmi (1936–2013) – painter
Cartoonists and illustrators
[edit]- Ali Dino (1889–1938) – cartoonist
- Shyqri Nimani (1941–2023) – graphic designer
- Fahri Axhanela – cartoonist
- Agim Sulaj (born 1960) – illustrator and cartoonist
Sculptors
[edit]- Dhimitër Çani (1904–1990)
- Agim Çavdarbasha (1944–1999)
- Sadik Kaceli (1914–2000)
- Kristina Koljaka (1916–2005)
- Genc Mulliqi (born 1966)
- Vasiliev Nini (born 1954)
- Janaq Paço (1914–1991)
- Odhise Paskali (1903–1985)
- Ardian Pepa (born 1977)
- Agim Rada (1953–2023)
- Kristaq Rama (1932–1998)
- Murad Toptani (1867–1918)
- Sislej Xhafa (born 1970)
- Helidon Xhixha (born 1970)
Photographers
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- Fadil Berisha (born 1973) – official photographer for Miss Universe, Miss USA and Rolex
- Emin Kadi – fashion photographer, journalist, art director and magazine publisher
- Gegë Marubi (1907–1984) – photographer
- Kel Marubi (1870–1940) – photographer
- Gjon Mili (1904–1984) – photographer known for his work published in Life Magazine
- Burim Myftiu (born 1961) – photographer
- Kristo Sulidhi (1858–1938) – photographer and writer
- George Tames (1919–1994) – photographer for The New York Times
- Mimoza Veliu (born 1979) – photographer
Performing arts
[edit]Actors and actresses
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- Melihate Ajeti (1935–2005)
- Arben Bajraktaraj (born 1973) – actor, best known for his role as the Death Eater Antonin Dolohov in the Harry Potter films
- Faruk Begolli (1944–2007)
- James Belushi (born 1954) – American actor; of Albanian descent; brother of John Belushi[11]
- John Belushi (1949–1982) – American comedian, actor, and musician; one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live; also known for 1978 film Animal House and as one of The Blues Brothers;[12] of Albanian descent
- James Biberi (born 1965)
- Luli Bitri (born 1976)
- Cecilia Bolocco (born 1965) – Chilean actress, TV host and beauty queen; Miss Universo Chile 1987 and Miss Universe 1987; of Albanian descent
- Rajmonda Bulku (born 1965)
- Marjeta Meti (born 1967)
- Tracee Chimo – has Albanian ancestry[13]
- Melpomeni Çobani (1928–2016)
- Pjetër Gjoka (1912–1982)
- Blerim Destani – actor and producer; best known for his roles in Time of the Comet and Dossier K.
- Besim Dina (born 1971)
- Arta Dobroshi (born 1980) – [14] first Kosovar actress to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival,[15] the Berlin International Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival,[16] and to be nominated for the European Film Award
- Eliza Dushku (born 1980) – of Albanian descent
- Halit Ergenç (born 1970) – Turkish actor; mother of Albanian descent[17]
- Bekim Fehmiu (1936–2010) – Yugoslavian theater and film actor of Albanian ethnicity;[18][19][20] first Eastern European actor to star in Hollywood during the Cold War[21]
- Victor Gojcaj (born 1983)
- Ana Golja (born 1996) – Canadian actress and singer of Albanian descent, best known for playing Zoë Rivas in the teen drama Degrassi: Next Class and Ariana Berlin in the TV movie Full Out
- Katarina Josipi (1923–1969)
- Agim Kaba (born 1980) – American actor, artist and filmmaker of Albanian descent; best known for his role of Aaron Snyder on As the World Turns
- Mirush Kabashi (born 1948)
- Florina Kaja (born 1982)
- Flonja Kodheli
- Tinka Kurti (born 1932)
- Marie Logoreci (1920–1988)
- Jon Lolis
- Ndrek Luca (1927–1995)
- Masiela Lusha (born 1985)[22] – Albanian-American[23] actress, author, producer and humanitarian; played Carmen Consuela Lopez on the globally syndicated ABC sitcom George Lopez
- Pjetër Malota (born 1959) – best known for his appearances in films starring Jean-Claude Van Damme; has over 40 years Tae Lwon Do/Hapkido experience
- Violeta Manushi (1926–2007)
- Alexander Moissi (1879–1935)[24] – stage actor
- Yllka Mujo (born 1953)
- Robert Ndrenika (born 1942)
- Antoneta Papapavli (1938–2013)
- Drita Pelingu (1926–2013)
- Enver Petrovci (born 1954)
- Sulejman Pitarka (1924–2007)
- Sandër Prosi (1920–1985)
- Kadri Roshi (1924–2007)
- Skënder Sallaku (1935–2014)
- Laert Vasili (born 1974)
- Liza Vorfi (1924–2011)
- Albert Vërria (1936–2015)
- Nik Xhelilaj (born 1983)[25] – film and stage actor; has won several "Best Actor" Awards in various international film festivals[26]
- Margarita Xhepa (born 1932)
Comedians and satirists
[edit]- Spiro Çomora (1918–1973)
- Besim Dina (born 1971)
- Zyrafete Gashi (1955–2013)
Film and television directors
[edit]- Dhimitër Anagnosti (born 1936)
- Besnik Bisha (born 1958)
- Kujtim Çashku (born 1950)
- Arian Çuliqi (born 1960)
- Kristaq Dhamo (1933–2022)
- Stan Dragoti (1932–2018)
- Shqipe N. Duka (born 1980)
- Gëzim Erebara (1929–2007)
- Kujtim Gjonaj (1946–2021)
- Hysen Hakani (1932–2011)
- Xhanfise Keko (1928–2007)
- Saim Kokona (1934–2012)
- Saimir Kumbaro (born 1945)
- Gjergj Xhuvani (born 1963)
- Ibrahim Muçaj (1944–2010)
- Kristaq Mitro (1945–2023)
- Andamion Murataj (born 1970)
- Leon Qafzezi (born 1953)
- Isa Qosja (born 1949)
- Shaqir Veseli (born 1957)
Dancers and choreographers
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- Esdalin Gorani – ballet dancer
- Tringa Hysa – ballet dancer
- Ilir Kerni – ballet dancer
- Spartak Hoxha – ballet dancer
- Kledi Kadiu – dancer on the popular talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi; starred in Passa a Due in 2005
- Altin Kaftira – ballet dancer
- Eno Peçi – ballet dancer
- Enkel Zhuti – ballet dancer
- Tony Dovolani (born 1973)[27] – Albanian-American professional ballroom dancer, instructor and judge; known for his involvement in the American version of Dancing with the Stars; appeared in Shall We Dance?; spent time coaching actress Jennifer Lopez
- Angelin Preljocaj (born 1957) – choreographer of contemporary dance
- Ferbent Shehu – dancer and choreographer
Models and beauty pageant participants
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- Almeda Abazi (born 1992) – Miss Globe 2008
- Kleoniki Delijorgji (born 1996) – Miss Globe 2012
- Lorinda Kolgeci (born 1999) – Miss Globe 2020
- Hygerta Sako (born 1977) – semi-finalist at Miss Europe 1996
- Anisa Kospiri (born 1980) – Miss Universe 2002 Top 10
- Zana Krasniqi (born 1988) – Miss Universe 2008 Top 10
- Hasna Xhukiçi (born 1988) – Miss Universe 2009 Top 10
- Marigona Dragusha (born 1990) Miss Universe 2009 Second Runner Up
- Diana Avdiu (born 1993) – Miss Universe 2012 Top 16
- Claudia Conserva (born 1974) – Chilean actress, model and television presenter; of Arbëreshë) descent
- Angela Martini (born 1986) – Miss Universe 2010 Top 6
- Afërdita Dreshaj (born 1986) – Miss Universe 2011 Top 16
- Cindy Marina (born 1998) – Miss Universe 2019 Top 20
- Drita Ziri (born 2005) – Miss Earth 2023
- Martina Ivezaj (born 1991) – Miss World Germany 2012
- Egzonita Ala (born 1995) – Miss World Germany 2014
- Albjona Muharremaj (born 1996) – Miss World Germany 2015
- Adriana Gerxhalija (born 1992) – Miss World Finland 2017
- Erika Kolani (born 1996) – Miss World Greece 2019
- Leona Novoberdaliu (born 1997) – Miss World Slovakia 2020
- Cindy Toli (born 1993) – Greece's Next Top Model Season 2 Winner
- Aleksia Trajko (born 2003) – Greece's Next Top Model Season 7 Winner
- Angela Tanuzi (born 2002) – beauty queen
- Erbi Ago (born 1990) – model and actor
- Yllka Berisha (born 1990) – beauty queen
- Emina Cunmulaj (born 1984) – High Fashion Model in the USA
- Erjona Ala (born 1995) – High Fashion Model
- Endi Demneri (born 1999) – model and beauty queen
- Adrola Dushi (born 1993) – model and beauty queen
- Sara Gjoni (born 1997) – model and beauty queen
- Egla Harxhi (born 1991) – beauty queen
- Adelina Ismajli (born 1979) – model and singer
- Oriola Marashi (born 1996) – model and one of the main faces of Guess
- Trejsi Sejdini (born 2000) – beauty queen
- Mirjeta Shala (born 1994) – beauty queen
- Monika Zguro (born 1971) – beauty queen
- Ledina Çelo (born 1977) – model and singer
Television personalities
[edit]- Blendi Fevziu (born 1969) – television host
- Ardit Gjebrea (born 1963) – producer, television host, singer-songwriter
- Baton Haxhiu (born 1967) – journalist, television host
- Claudia Conserva (born 1974) – Chilean actress, model and television presenter; of Italian-Albanian (Arbëreshë) descent
- Benet Kaci (born 1978) – Kosovan television personality; from Kosovo
- Florina Kaja (born 1982) – American reality-television participant, singer and actress
- Drita D'Avanzo – reality TV star on the VH1 series Mob Wives
Music
[edit]Composers
[edit]- Lejla Agolli (born 1950)
- Lorenc Antoni (1909–1991)
- Tish Daija (1926–2004)
- Limoz Dizdari (born 1942)
- Simon Gjoni (1925–1991)
- Tonin Harapi (1925–1991)
- Feim Ibrahimi (1935–1997)
- Prenkë Jakova (1917–1969)
- Akil Mark Koci (born 1936)
- Kristo Kono (1907–1991)
- Mustafa Krantja (1921–2002)
- Agim Krajka (1937–2021)
- Mustafa Krantja (1921–2002)
- Palokë Kurti (1858–1920)
- Neço Muko (1899–1934)
- Avni Mula (1928–2020)
- Rexho Mulliqi (1923–1982)
- Aleksandër Peçi (born 1951)
- Thomas Simaku (born 1958)
- Gjon Simoni (1936–1999)
- Vasil Tole (born 1963)
- Ibrahim Tukiqi (1926–2004)
- Çesk Zadeja (1927–1997)
- Nikolla Zoraqi (1921–1991)
Pianists
[edit]- Ilir Bajri (born 1969)
- Mariela Cingo (born 1978)
- Lola Gjoka(1910–1985)
- Paul Leka (1943–2011)
Violinists
[edit]- Shkëlzen Doli (born 1971)
Guitarists
[edit]- Dren Abazi (born 1985)
- D.J. Ashba (born1972)
- Petrit Çeku (born 1985)
- Faton Macula (born 1972)
- Bledar Sejko (born 1972)
Singers
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- Vedat Ademi
- Arilena Ara
- Edita Aradinović
- Laver Bariu
- Action Bronson
- Ardian Bujupi
- Eugent Bushpepa
- Miriam Cani
- Capital T
- Pirro Çako
- Ledina Çelo
- Elhaida Dani
- Elina Duni
- Eli Fara
- Ermal Fejzullahu
- Eleni Foureira
- Aurela Gaçe
- Ilira Gashi
- Adrian Gaxha
- Elvana Gjata
- Ingrid Gjoni
- Rosela Gjylbegu
- Alida Hisku
- Antonia Iacobescu
- Adelina Ismajli
- Genta Ismajli
- Era Istrefi
- Nora Istrefi
- Leonora Jakupi
- Shpat Kasapi
- Ava Max
- Besa Kokëdhima
- MC Kresha
- Irma Libohova
- Elsa Lila
- Dua Lipa
- Vesa Luma
- Majk
- Soni Malaj
- Jonida Maliqi
- JMSN
- Ermal Meta
- Flori Mumajesi
- Frederik Ndoci
- Rona Nishliu
- Noizy
- Rita Ora
- Nexhmije Pagarusha
- Bebe Rexha
- Fitnete Rexha
- Anjeza Shahini
- Parashqevi Simaku
- Albert Stanaj
- Rovena Stefa
- Tuna
- Alban Skënderaj
- Lyrical Son
- Unikkatil
- Çiljeta
- Loredana Zefi
- Vaçe Zela
- Dafina Zeqiri
- Kastro Zizo
Tenors and sopranos
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- Kristaq Antoniu (1907–1979)
- Jorgjia Filçe-Truja (1907–1994)
- Agim Hushi (born 1964)
- Ermonela Jaho (born 1974) – described by The Economist as "the world's most acclaimed soprano".[28]
- Tefta Tashko (1910–1947) – singer of the 1930s, was posthumously awarded the title People's Artist of Albania.
- Marie Kraja (1911–1999)
- Palokë Kurti (1858–1920)
- Inva Mula (born 1963) – known for portraying the voice of the Diva Plavalaguna in the film The Fifth Element
- Kristaq Paspali (1928–2001)
- Saimir Pirgu (born 1981) – Pirgu was recognized with the Franco Corelli award in 2009 in Ancona and with the "Pavarotti d'Oro Award" in 2013.
Sports
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Football players
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- Ansi Agolli (born 1982)
- Kosovare Asllani (born 1989)
- Fatmire Bajramaj (born 1988)
- Migjen Basha (born 1987)
- Valon Behrami (born 1985)
- Besart Berisha (born 1985)
- Erjon Bogdani (born 1977)
- Loro Boriçi (1922–1984)
- Lorik Cana (born 1983)
- Sulejman Demollari (born 1964)
- Mehmet Durakovic (born 1965)
- Blerim Džemaili (born 1986)
- Elseid Hysaj (born 1994)
- Andi Lila (born 1986)
- Cyme Lulaj (born 1989
- Admir Mehmedi (born 1991)
- Perlat Musta (born 1958)
- Shkodran Mustafi (born 1992)
- Panajot Pano (1939–2010)
- Altin Rraklli (born 1970)
- Armando Sadiku (born 1991)
- Hamdi Salihi (born 1984)
- Artim Shaqiri (born 1973)
- Xherdan Shaqiri (born 1991)
- Ervin Skela (born 1976)
- Thomas Strakosha (born 1995)
- Igli Tare (born 1973)
- Rudi Vata (born 1969)
- Qemal Vogli (1929–2004)
- Granit Xhaka (born 1992)
- Taulant Xhaka (born 1991) - captain the Switzerland national team.
Martial artists
[edit]- Enver Idrizi – Karate World Champion
- Majlinda Kelmendi – Judo World and Olympic Champion (2017)
- Xhavit Bajrami – boxer and kickboxer
- Elis Guri – wrestler
- Besim Kabashi – kickboxer
- Majlinda Kelmendi – judoka
- Luan Krasniqi – boxer
- Ilir Latifi – MMA fighter
- Azem Maksutaj – kickboxer
- Sahit Prizreni – wrestler
- Kreshnik Qato – boxer
- Shaban Sejdiu – wrestler
- Nuri Seferi – boxer
- Naim Terbunja – boxer
- Shaban Tërstena – wrestler
- Valdrin Vatnikaj – kickboxer
- Gzim Selmani – MMA fighter and pro wrestler
Other sports
[edit]- Ermal Kuqo (born 1980) – basketball player for the Turkish team Anadolu Efes
- Aldo Zadrima (born 1948) – former national chess champion
- Erjon Tola (born 1986) – Olympic skier
- Frank Leskaj (born 1971) – Olympic swimmer
- Donald Suxho (born 1976) – US Olympic team volleyball player
- Adem Yze (born 1977) – Australian rules footballer
- Emerson Jeka (born 2001) - Australian rules footballer
- Harley Reid (born 2005) - Australian rules footballer -[29]
- Tie Domi (born 1969) – ice hockey player
- Molly Qerim (born 1984) – sports anchor and moderator for ESPN's First Take.
- Rrapush Papoj (born 1965) – cyclist, coach
Ottoman era Albanians
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- Marinus Becichemus Scodrensis – Venetian-Albanian chronicler
- Hayreddin Barbarossa (c. 1478–1546), Ottoman-Albanian Admiral(Possible)
- Sedefkar Mehmed Agha (1540–1617)
- Ballaban Badera – commander of Ottoman Empire
- Marin Barleti – historian and Catholic priest; considered the first Albanian historian, especially because of his biography on Skanderbeg, translated in many languages in the 16th to the 18th centuries
- Bekim Berisha
- Bardhok Biba
- Isa Boletini
- Ibrahim Bushati
- Kara Mahmud Bushati (1740–1796)
- Mehmed Bushati
- Mustafa Bushati
- Prek Cali
- Dervish Cara – leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1843–1844
- Pope Clement XI (Giovanni Francesco Albani) (1649–1721)
- Bajram Curri
- Ahmet Delia (1850–1913) – freedom fighter
- Ali Demi (1918–1943)
- Lekë Dukagjini – prince and member of Dukagjini family; contemporary of Skanderbeg; known for the Kanuni i Lekë Dukagjinit, a code of law instituted in northern Albania
- Pal Engjëlli – Catholic clergyman; Archbishop of Durrës and Cardinal of Albania; in 1462, wrote the first known sentence retrieved so far in the Albanian language
- Mehmet Âkif Ersoy (1873–1936) – of Albanian descent
- Nezim Frakulla (1680–1760)
- Shote Galica
- Carl Ritter von Ghega (1802–1860) – designer of the Semmering Railway
- George Ghica – founder of the Ghica family
- Shtjefën Gjeçovi (1873–1929) – Catholic priest, ethnologist and folklorist; known for being the father of Albanians' folklore studies
- Luigj Gurakuqi
- Hamëz Jashari
- Branko Kadija
- Hamza Kastrioti
- Ali Kelmendi
- Ded Gjo Luli
- Iljas Mirahori (1408–1512)
- Hasan Moglica (1854–1915) – also known as Hoxhë Moglica scholar, educator, leader, engineer, philosopher, patriot, nationalist figure proclaimed "martyr of Albanian language and nation" by the Albanian government
- Selam Musai
- Bule Naipi
- Zahir Pajaziti
- Ahmet Kurt Pasha
- Ali Pasha of Tepelena (1740–1822)
- Ali Pasha of Gucia (1828–1885)
- Edhem Pasha (1851–1909)
- Ibrahim Pasha of Berat
- Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt (1789–1848)
- Kara Murat Pasha
- Koca Davud Pasha (14??–1498)
- Köprülü Fazıl Ahmed Pasha (1635–1676)
- Köprülü Mehmed Pasha (1575–1661)
- Lütfi Pasha (1488–1564) – grand vizier of Ottoman Empire
- Mahmud Dramali Pasha (1780–1822)
- Muhammad Ali of Egypt (1769–1849)
- Ismail Kemal (1844–1919) – leader of the Albanian national movement; founder of the modern Albanian state and its first head of state and government
- Mustafa Reshiti
- Perlat Rexhepi
- Haxhi Shehreti
- Hodo Sokoli (1836–1883)
- Karl Topia (1331–1388) – prince of Albania
- Pretash Zekaj Ulaj (known as Pretash Zekaj)
- Mujo Ulqinaku
- Cafo Beg Ulqini
- Vrana Konti (Count Vrana) (1442–1458) – Skanderbeg's general
- Omer Vrioni
- Muhamet Xhemajli
- Tahir Zemaj
Others
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- Joseph Ardizzone (born 1884, vanished 1931) – organized crime boss
- Joseph J. DioGuardi (born 1940) – American certified public accountant and a Republican politician; his family traces its roots to the Arbëreshë people
- Kara DioGuardi (born 1970) – American contemporary composer of Albanian descent
- Donald Lambro (1940–2023) – American journalist; chief political correspondent of The Washington Times; columnist nationally syndicated by United Feature Syndicate
- Laura Mersini-Houghton – Theoretical Physicist-Cosmologist; Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Martin Shkreli (born 1983) – Pharma executive and convict.
- Ermal Mandija (born 1987) – Businessman, American attorney, intelligence and information analytics expert.
See also
[edit]- List of Kosovo Albanians
- Albanian Australians
- Albanians in Austria
- Albanians in Belgium
- Albanians in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Albanians in Bulgaria
- Albanians in Canada
- Albanians of Croatia
- Albanians in Egypt
- Albanians in France
- Albanians in Germany
- Albanian communities in Greece
- Albanians in Hungary
- Albanians in Italy
- Albanians in the Netherlands
- Albanians in the Nordic countries
- Albanians of Romania
- Albanians in Serbia
- Albanians in South America
- Albanians in Syria
- Albanians in Spain
- Albanians in Switzerland
- Albanians in Turkey
- Albanians in Ukraine
- Albanians in the United Kingdom
- Albanians in the United States
Native communities
[edit]- Arbanasi
- Arbëreshë people
- Arvanites
- Cham Albanians
- Albanians in Kosovo
- Albanians in Montenegro
- Albanians in North Macedonia
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