Ded Gjo Luli

Ded Gjo Luli
Ded Gjo Luli

Dedë Gjon Luli Dedvukaj
Born 1840
Traboin-Hoti (Malësia)
Died 1915
Nationality Albanian
Occupation Army
Known for Flagbearer of the Malësori army during the Battle of Deçiq

Ded Gjo Luli formally known as Dedë Gjon Luli Dedvukaj (1840–1915), was born in Traboin-Hoti (Malësia). He hails from the tribe of Hot located in the region of Malësia. He was one of the leading nationalists of the Albanian revolt for independence and is regarded a People's Hero of Albania.

Ded is most known for starting the revolution for the Albanians, which eventually led to later actions by Luigj Gurakuqi, Ismail Qemali, and Isa Boletini. Dedvukaj was the chief commander of the Malësia army during the Albanian Revolt of 1911. He fought in The Battle of Deciq where he successfully defeated the "young turks". At the conclusion of The Battle of Deciq, the Flag of Albania was raised for the first time after 442 years of occupation on the nearby mountain of Bratile. This was the first time that Albanians had raised their flag in an Albanian settlement since the Castle of Shkodër had fallen in 1479.[1]

In Tirana, Albania's capital city, there is a street named in his honor called "Rruga Ded Gjo Luli". In the village of Bardhaj in Hot, the rubble of his house, that was left in ruins after the war, was converted into a museum which represents his life as a hero to the Albanian people.[2][3]

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References

  1. ^ Nikprelaj, Gjergj (5 January 2006). "DEDE GJO LULI, MBROJTESI FISNIK I TROJEVE SHQIPTARE" (in Albanian). Koha Jone (Koco Kokedhima). http://www.shkoder.net/fjala/2006/ded_gjo_luli.htm. Retrieved 20 September 2010. 
  2. ^ http://www.shkoder.net/al/dedgjoluli.htm
  3. ^ The highland lute: (Lahuta e malcís) : the Albanian national epic By Gjergj Fishta, Robert Elsie, Janice Mathie-Heck, Centre for Albanian Studies (London, England) Publisher: I.B. Tauris 2005 ISBN 1845111184 [1]

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