About Mefail Shehu
Lived 1919 – 1945 (aged 25–26). Mefail Shehu was an Albanian military personnel.
Mefail Shehu, also known as Mefaili i Madh or Mefail Zajazi (1898 – November 1945), was a Balli Kombëtar military commander and leader of the Kicevo region during World War II. He was a close associate of Xhem Hasa.
Biography
Early life Mefail Shehu was born in Zajas in 1898. His ideology of Albanian nationalism was formed during his adolescence. As a child, Shehu witnessed the terror of the Serbian royalists under King Alexander where 11 Albanian populated villages in the east of Kicevo were razed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mefail Shehu?
Albanian freedom fighter
When was Mefail Shehu born?
Mefail Shehu was born in 1919 in Zajas.
When did Mefail Shehu die?
Mefail Shehu died in 1945 in Zajas.
What was Mefail Shehu's occupation?
Mefail Shehu was a military personnel.
What nationality was Mefail Shehu?
Mefail Shehu was Albanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mefail Shehu. https://biography.guide/mefail-shehu/
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