About Spiro Dine
Lived 1844 – 1922 (aged 77–78). Spiro Dine was an Albanian and Turkish playwright, poet and writer.
Spiro Risto Dine (1846–1922) was an Albanian rilindas, writer and playwright. His most known work "Waves of the Sea" was at the time of its publication the longest book printed in Albanian.
Life Spiro Dine was born in 1846 in Vithkuq, in the region of Korçë, southeastern Albania. In 1866 he migrated to Egypt at an Albanian colony,
His work Waves of the Sea , a collection of Albanian history and literature was published at Sofia and at the time of its publication in 1908 it was the longest book printed in the Albanian language. Spiro Dine also wrote poems and satires.
Dine was member of the Society for the Publication of Albanian Writings , and responsible for establishing the Egyptian branch in Shibin Al Kawm, during 1881. Toward the end of the 19th century Dine supported the view of Albanian armed insurrection and detachment from the Ottoman Empire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Spiro Dine?
Albanian writer
When was Spiro Dine born?
Spiro Dine was born in 1844 in Vithkuq.
When did Spiro Dine die?
Spiro Dine died on 12 April 1922 in Korçë.
What was Spiro Dine's occupation?
Spiro Dine was a playwright, poet and writer.
What nationality was Spiro Dine?
Spiro Dine was Albanian and Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Spiro Dine. https://biography.guide/spiro-dine/
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