About Refik Veseli
Lived 1926 – 2000. Refik Veseli was an Albanian and Serbian photographer and righteous Among the Nations.
Refik Veseli (1 January 1926–2000) was an Albanian photographer and formerly a co-founder of the Albanian Institute of Monuments. He was decorated along with his family by the state of Israel as Righteous Among the Nations for saving Jews during the Second World War.
Biography Veseli was a 17 year old Muslim, born and raised in the rural city of Kruja in the mountains of Albania. Refik is one of thousands of Albanians who risked their lives to save the lives of Jews during World War II.
He was president of the Albania-Israel Friendship Society in Tirana.
In 2014, a school was named after him in Berlin, the Refik Veseli Schule.
Publications Berati: qutet-muze, 1987, Refik Veseli Architectural monuments in Albania, 1973, Refik Veseli
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Who was Refik Veseli?
Albanian photographer
When was Refik Veseli born?
Refik Veseli was born on 1 January 1926 in Krujë.
When did Refik Veseli die?
Refik Veseli died in 2000 in Tirana.
What was Refik Veseli's occupation?
Refik Veseli was a photographer and righteous Among the Nations.
What nationality was Refik Veseli?
Refik Veseli was Albanian and Serbian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Refik Veseli. https://biography.guide/refik-veseli/
MLA: "Refik Veseli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/refik-veseli/.
Chicago: "Refik Veseli." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/refik-veseli/.
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