Llazar Bozo
Llazar Bozo | |
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| Born | January 1882 |
| Died | 18 April 1956 (aged 74) |
| Monuments | Park and monument in Lushnjë Street in Fier city Street in Kolonjë, Fier |
| Other names | Kapedan Llazar Bozo |
| Occupation(s) | Revolutionary Freedom-fighter Commander Benefactor Philanthrop Delegate Administrator |
| Known for | Anti-Ottoman independentist activities Liberation of Lushnja 1914–1915 Muslim revolts in Albania Congress of Lushnjë Vlora War Atdheu Federation June Revolution 1935 Uprisings of Fier WWII National Liberation Movement (Albania) Peza Conference Conference of Labinot 1943-1944 Winter Operation (Albania) LANÇ counter-offensive in Albania (1944) Congress of Përmet Autocephaly of the Orthodox Church Congress of Berat Ecclesiastical Congress of Korça |
| Notable work | Caretaker of Holy Trinity Chapel, Bell tower, Church of Saint Mary and Ardenica Monastery Co-founder and donor of the Myzeqe boarding school in Ardenica Monastery |
| Movement | Albanian National Awakening 1914–1915 Muslim revolts in Albania Congress of Lushnjë Vlora War Atdheu Federation June Revolution 1935 Uprisings of Fier WWII National Liberation Movement (Albania) Autocephaly of the Albanian Orthodox Church |
| Spouse | Kaliopi Bozo (née: Goxhomani) |
| Honours | Citizen of Honor Lushnjë Order of the Flag Order of Bravery Medal of Remembrance |
Llazar Bozo (January 1882 – 18 April 1956) was an Albanian activist, freedom-fighter, commander, benefactor and delegate representing Myzeqe region. Llazar Bozo was active in the political and liberation events of the Albanian National Awakening, as well as in the national liberation movements of the two World Wars, events that shaped the statehood of modern Albania.