About Aristidh Ruci
Lived 1875 – 1950 (aged 75). Aristidh Ruci was an Albanian and Turkish politician and freedom fighter, known for Albanian Declaration of Independence and Vlora War.
Aristidh Ruçi (11 March 1875 – 11 April 1950 ) was one of the signatories of Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912. He campaigned for the spread of education in Southern Albania and was a founder of the nationalist Labëria Club.
He was born in Sheper, Zagori region near Gjirokastër. Ruci was an active participant in the Battle of Vlora.
Late in life, Ruci served as the President of the Chamber of Commerce of Vlorë and member of the newly created Board of the Bank of Albania.
On December 28, 2009, Ruci and several other notable people from Vlorë were honoured at a ceremony at the Petro Marko theatre by the district of Vlorë.
Aristidh Ruci died in 1950 in Vlorë in a communist prison. There was neither an obituary nor a funeral service in his honor.
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Who was Aristidh Ruci?
Albanian politician
When was Aristidh Ruci born?
Aristidh Ruci was born on 11 March 1875 in Sheper.
When did Aristidh Ruci die?
Aristidh Ruci died on 11 April 1950 in Vlorë.
What was Aristidh Ruci's occupation?
Aristidh Ruci was a politician and freedom fighter.
What was Aristidh Ruci known for?
Aristidh Ruci was known for Albanian Declaration of Independence and Vlora War.
What nationality was Aristidh Ruci?
Aristidh Ruci was Albanian and Turkish.
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