Sali Berisha was born in Viçidol, Tropoja, President of the Republic of Albania from 1992 to 1996 and again from 1996 to 1997, Prime Minister from 2005, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania, and a professor.
Aleksandër Albani was born in Urbino, Italy, a cardinal and art collector. He is one of the members of the Albani family, which settled in Italy in the 17th century.
Hysni Babameto was born in Gjirokastër, a mathematics teacher and Albanian educator, one of the first pioneers of Albanian education in the 20th century.
Enver Hoxha was born in Gjirokastër, a leader of the Communist Party and later of the Party of Labor of Albania. He led the National Liberation Antifascist War and directed the Albanian state after the war.
In Guri of Kamje, Mokër, Skënder Çaçi was killed in battle against German forces, a participant in the National Liberation Antifascist War and a People's Hero.
