Iljaz Hoxha
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Iljas Hoxha, also known as Iljas Bey Hoxha, was a leading Albanian
Janissary
, scientist
, and personal teacher to Ottoman Empire
's sultan Bayezid II
. Hoxha had married the daughter of sultan Mehmet II the Conqueror and was a ruler in the sandjak of Korçë
, Ottoman Empire (now in modern Albania
), in the 15th century.
, Korçë District
and entered Janissary service probably during the reign of Murad II
.
He was one of the most loyal subjects of the young emperor Mehmet II, and dedicated his life to the service of the Emperor against Skanderbeg
and his Albanian forces. In the year 1453, Iljaz Hoxha's role in the Siege of Constantinople earned him the title Mirahor (General of Chevalry). Later he received the Mirahor Evel title (Head General). He was known to the Ottomans as Iljaz Bey Mirahor. After the conquest he was awarded the Sandjak (administrative division) of Korçë
in Albania. Under the command of Mehmet II he developed Korçë as both a cultural center and garrison city. He constructed its first mosque.
Sami Frashëri has written about Iljaz Hoxha. Sami Frashëri was a descendant of Hoxha's wife, Emine Frashëri.
Albanians
Albanians are a nation and ethnic group native to Albania and neighbouring countries. They speak the Albanian language. More than half of all Albanians live in Albania and Kosovo...
Janissary
Janissary
The Janissaries were infantry units that formed the Ottoman sultan's household troops and bodyguards...
, scientist
Scientist
A scientist in a broad sense is one engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge. In a more restricted sense, a scientist is an individual who uses the scientific method. The person may be an expert in one or more areas of science. This article focuses on the more restricted use of the word...
, and personal teacher to Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
's sultan Bayezid II
Bayezid II
Bayezid II or Sultân Bayezid-î Velî was the oldest son and successor of Mehmed II, ruling as Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1481 to 1512...
. Hoxha had married the daughter of sultan Mehmet II the Conqueror and was a ruler in the sandjak of Korçë
Korçë
Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and the capital of the Korçë District. It has a population of around 105,000 people , making it the sixth largest city in Albania...
, Ottoman Empire (now in modern Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
), in the 15th century.
Biography
He was born Iljaz Hoxha in PanaritPanarit
Panarit is a community in the Korçë District, Korçë County, southeastern Albania.-Notable people:#Iljaz Hoxha, famous janissary and founder of the first mosque in Korçë...
, Korçë District
Korçë District
The District of Korçë , is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. According estimates, as of January 1, 2010, 138,898 people lived in the Korce District...
and entered Janissary service probably during the reign of Murad II
Murad II
Murad II Kodja was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1421 to 1451 ....
.
He was one of the most loyal subjects of the young emperor Mehmet II, and dedicated his life to the service of the Emperor against Skanderbeg
Skanderbeg
George Kastrioti Skanderbeg or Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu , widely known as Skanderbeg , was a 15th-century Albanian lord. He was appointed as the governor of the Sanjak of Dibra by the Ottomans in 1440...
and his Albanian forces. In the year 1453, Iljaz Hoxha's role in the Siege of Constantinople earned him the title Mirahor (General of Chevalry). Later he received the Mirahor Evel title (Head General). He was known to the Ottomans as Iljaz Bey Mirahor. After the conquest he was awarded the Sandjak (administrative division) of Korçë
Korçë
Korçë is a city in southeastern Albania and the capital of the Korçë District. It has a population of around 105,000 people , making it the sixth largest city in Albania...
in Albania. Under the command of Mehmet II he developed Korçë as both a cultural center and garrison city. He constructed its first mosque.
Sami Frashëri has written about Iljaz Hoxha. Sami Frashëri was a descendant of Hoxha's wife, Emine Frashëri.