- Zog of Albania
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Zog I, Skanderbeg III King of the Albanians 11th Prime Minister of Albania Term 26 December 1922 – 25 February 1924 Predecessor Xhafer Bej Ypi Successor Shefqet Vërlaci 16th Prime Minister of Albania Term 6 January 1925 – 1 September 1928 Predecessor Iliaz Bej Vrioni Successor Koço Kota Marshal of Royal Albanian Army Term 1 February 1925 – 1 September 1939 Predecessor New Post King of the Albanians Reign 1 September 1928 – 7 April 1939 Predecessor Monarchy established Successor Victor Emmanuel III of Italy Consort Géraldine Apponyi de Nagyappony Issue Leka, Crown Prince of Albania Full name Ahmet Muhtar Zogolli House House of Zogu Father Xhemal Pasha Zogolli Mother Sadijé Toptani Born 8 October 1895
Burgajet Castle, Ottoman EmpireDied 9 April 1961 (aged 65)
Suresnes, Paris, FranceBurial Cemetery of Thiais, Paris, France Signature Religion Islam Rare recorded speech of Zogu
Branches Royal Infantry · Royal Artillery · Royal Engineers · Royal Navy · Royal Gendarmerie · Royal Guard · Royal Border Guard
Ranks (1929 – 1936) · (1936 – 1939)
Categories:- 1895 births
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