About Etëhem Bey Mollaj
Lived 1783 – 1846 (aged 62–63). Etëhem Bey Mollaj was a Turkish poet.
Etëhem Bey finished in 1819 or 1821 the Ethem Bey Mosque in the main square of Tirana, which bears his name. The mosque was started by his father Molla Bey between 1791 and 1794.
He was buried in Ethem Bey Mosque, next to his wife Balkis. For the Turkish work, he used the pen-name "Shehidi" (the Martyr).
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Who was Etëhem Bey Mollaj?
Albanian administrator, nobleman and bejtexhi
When was Etëhem Bey Mollaj born?
Etëhem Bey Mollaj was born in 1783.
When did Etëhem Bey Mollaj die?
Etëhem Bey Mollaj died in 1846.
What was Etëhem Bey Mollaj's occupation?
Etëhem Bey Mollaj was a poet.
What nationality was Etëhem Bey Mollaj?
Etëhem Bey Mollaj was Turkish.
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