Vasil Laçi
Vasil Laçi | |
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Vasil Laçi on police photo before execution | |
| Born | 15 September 1922 |
| Died | 27 May 1941 (aged 18) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Known for | An attempt to kill in 1941 Victor Emmanuel III, then King of Italy and Shefqet Bej Vërlaci, then Prime Minister of Albania |
| Parent(s) | Mihal Laçi (father), Vitori Laçi (mother) |
| Relatives | Kolë Laçi (cousin) and Sister |
| Awards | Hero of the People |
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Vasil Laçi, People's Hero of Albania, also referred to as Vasil Llaçi (15 September 1922 – 27 May 1941), was an Albanian patriot and anti-monarchist who attempted to kill Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy and Shefqet Bej Vërlaci, Prime Minister of Albania after the occupation of Albania by fascist Italy.