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Spiro Kosturi

d. 1906

Albanian activist

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About Spiro Kosturi

Spiro Jovan Kosturi (? – 11 November 1906), also known as Spiro Kosturi, was a prominent figure involved in the Albanian National Awakening.

Spiro Kosturi was the son of Jovan Kosturi, a figure in the Albanian national movement. In 1906, Greek bishop Photios was assassinated by an Albanian guerilla band and some months after the event Greeks retaliated by assassinating Kosturi in Salonica. The death of Kosturi impacted the Albanian national movement that resulted in meetings being held, resolutions passed and the diaspora press like Kombi in Boston and Drita in Sofia attempted to arouse national sentiments.

Kosturi was also the brother of Idhomene Kosturi, an Albanian politician, regent and once acting Prime Minister of Albania.

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Important facts

Born
Korçë
Also known as
Spiro Jovan Kosturi

Frequently asked questions

Who was Spiro Kosturi?

Albanian activist

When was Spiro Kosturi born?

Spiro Kosturi was born in Korçë.

When did Spiro Kosturi die?

Spiro Kosturi died on 11 November 1906 in Thessaloniki.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Spiro Kosturi

· Wikidata: Q55633714

· DBpedia: Spiro Kosturi

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