Murad Toptani
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Murad bej Toptani (13 July 1867 – 11 February 1918) was an Albanian poet, artist and activist of the Albanian National Awakening.[1]
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Murad bej Toptani | |
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Born | (1867-07-13)13 July 1867 |
Died | 11 February 1918(1918-02-11) (aged 50) |
Occupation(s) | Poet, artist and political activist |
Known for | Albanian Declaration of Independence |
Spouse | Asije Frashëri |
Children | Enver Toptani, Sherif Toptani, Ibrahim Toptani (Sons) |
Parent | Seit Toptani (Father) |
Relatives | Refik Toptani (Brother), Vesime Toptani (Sister) |
Family | Toptani |
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Along with his relative Abdi Toptani he became one of the signatories of the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912.[2]
As a sculptor, Toptani created the first bust of George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania.[3]