Murat bej Toptani
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Murat Toptani was an Albanian
poet, artist and activist of the Albanian National Awakening. In 1912, he became one of the signatories of Albanian Declaration of Independence
. As a sculptor, Toptani created the first bust
of George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a national hero of Albania
.
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...
poet, artist and activist of the Albanian National Awakening. In 1912, he became one of the signatories of Albanian Declaration of Independence
Albanian Declaration of Independence
The Albanian Declaration of Independence is the declaration of independence of the Albanian Vilayet from the Ottoman Empire. Albania was proclaimed independent in Vlorë on November 28, 1912.-Background:...
. As a sculptor, Toptani created the first bust
Bust (sculpture)
A bust is a sculpted or cast representation of the upper part of the human figure, depicting a person's head and neck, as well as a variable portion of the chest and shoulders. The piece is normally supported by a plinth. These forms recreate the likeness of an individual...
of George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, a national hero of 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...
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