Nikolla bey Ivanaj
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Nikolla bey Ivanaj or Nikollë Ivanajt (1879 — 1951) was an Albanian
publisher, writer and free mason from Montenegro
. He was considered as one of the "distinguished personalities of the most conscious Albanian nationalism" and was included in Albanian insurgents` main stuff during 1911. Ivanaj was the first Albanian writer from Montenegro with his work The flower of eternity published in Tirana
in 1943.
In period 1905—1908 he was publishing a newspaper Shpnesa e Shqypnisë in Dubrovnik
, Trieste
and Rome
, getting a financial aid from the different sides. In that newspaper he was one of the first who published Albanian heroic epic songs. For his publishing activities Ivanaj managed to gain financial support of Albert Ghica
, a member of the Ghica
noble family and pretender to the Albanian throne. He was one of the leaders of the Albanian National Committee which was founded in Podgorica
at the beginning of 1911 and participated in organization of the Albanian uprising
. His speech to the Italian Press Association held on January 26, 1911 is in some sources considered as "an historical document of vital importance". Ivanaj was also one of the participants of the Albanian Congress of Trieste
held in 1913. In January 1919 he started publishing another newspapers The New Time in Shkodër
which, on January 31, 1919, published the news about the death of Ismail Qemali
.
During the Paris Peace Conference in 1919
he represented the Political Party from USA. In 1923 together with his cousin Mirash Ivanaj
he published the newspaper Bashkimi in Albania. and the weekly Republika from 1923 until 1925, both in Shkodër
. During World War II, Ivanaj published an autobiographical book Historija e Shqipëniës së ré. Vuejtjet e veprimet e mija (History of Young Albania. My sufferences and my actions) in two parts published in 1943 and 1945 respectively, where he focused on the role of the catholic clergy. At last he left a volume of poetry before he died in 1951.
Albanians in Montenegro
Albanians in Montenegro constitute 4.91% of the county's total population. They mainly live in South-Eastern Montenegro, in the region commonly known as Malesija as well as in the municipality of Ulcinj .-Geography:...
publisher, writer and free mason from Montenegro
Kingdom of Montenegro
The Kingdom of Montenegro was a monarchy in southeastern Europe during the tumultuous years on the Balkan Peninsula leading up to and during World War I. Legally it was a constitutional monarchy, but absolutist in practice...
. He was considered as one of the "distinguished personalities of the most conscious Albanian nationalism" and was included in Albanian insurgents` main stuff during 1911. Ivanaj was the first Albanian writer from Montenegro with his work The flower of eternity published in Tirana
Tirana
Tirana is the capital and the largest city of Albania. Modern Tirana was founded as an Ottoman town in 1614 by Sulejman Bargjini, a local ruler from Mullet, although the area has been continuously inhabited since antiquity. Tirana became Albania's capital city in 1920 and has a population of over...
in 1943.
In period 1905—1908 he was publishing a newspaper Shpnesa e Shqypnisë in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic, a seaport and the centre of Dubrovnik-Neretva county. Its total population is 42,641...
, Trieste
Trieste
Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of land lying between the Adriatic Sea and Italy's border with Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city...
and Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, getting a financial aid from the different sides. In that newspaper he was one of the first who published Albanian heroic epic songs. For his publishing activities Ivanaj managed to gain financial support of Albert Ghica
Albert Ghica
Albert Ghica was a Romanian writer and socialite. He was a member of the Ghica noble family. Later in life he changed his name to the Albanian form Gjika, for more credentials in his quest for the Albanian throne.He was a pretender to the Albanian throne...
, a member of the Ghica
Ghica family
The Ghica family were a Romanian noble family, active in Wallachia, Moldavia and in the Kingdom of Romania. In the 18th century, several branches of the family went through a process of Hellenization...
noble family and pretender to the Albanian throne. He was one of the leaders of the Albanian National Committee which was founded in Podgorica
Podgorica
Podgorica , is the capital and largest city of Montenegro.Podgorica's favourable position at the confluence of the Ribnica and Morača rivers and the meeting point of the fertile Zeta Plain and Bjelopavlići Valley has encouraged settlement...
at the beginning of 1911 and participated in organization of the Albanian uprising
Albanian Revolt of 1911
The Albanian Revolt of 1911 or the Malissori Uprising of 1911 was one of many Albanian revolts in the Ottoman Empire and lasted from March 24, 1911 until August 4, 1911 in the region of Malësia.- Background :...
. His speech to the Italian Press Association held on January 26, 1911 is in some sources considered as "an historical document of vital importance". Ivanaj was also one of the participants of the Albanian Congress of Trieste
Albanian Congress of Trieste
The Albanian Congress of Trieste was a congress of Albanians held in Trieste, Austria-Hungary in period February 27 — March 6, 1913, and organized by Faik Konica and Sotir Kolea....
held in 1913. In January 1919 he started publishing another newspapers The New Time in Shkodër
Shkodër
Shkodër , is a city located on Lake of Shkoder in northwestern Albania in the District of Shkodër, of which it is the capital. It is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre. Shkodër's estimated population is 90,000; if the...
which, on January 31, 1919, published the news about the death of Ismail Qemali
Ismail Qemali
Ismail Qemal Bej Vlora or commonly Ismail Qemali and in Turkish İsmail Kemal Bey or İsmail Kemal Vlora , was a distinguished leader of the Albanian national movement, founder of the modern Albanian state and its first head of state and government.-Life:He was born in Avlonya to a noble family...
.
During the Paris Peace Conference in 1919
Paris Peace Conference, 1919
The Paris Peace Conference was the meeting of the Allied victors following the end of World War I to set the peace terms for the defeated Central Powers following the armistices of 1918. It took place in Paris in 1919 and involved diplomats from more than 32 countries and nationalities...
he represented the Political Party from USA. In 1923 together with his cousin Mirash Ivanaj
Mirash Ivanaj
Mirash Ivanaj was an Albanian politician, minister and school director, famous for his role in reforming education system in Albania....
he published the newspaper Bashkimi in Albania. and the weekly Republika from 1923 until 1925, both in Shkodër
Shkodër
Shkodër , is a city located on Lake of Shkoder in northwestern Albania in the District of Shkodër, of which it is the capital. It is one of the oldest and most historic towns in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic centre. Shkodër's estimated population is 90,000; if the...
. During World War II, Ivanaj published an autobiographical book Historija e Shqipëniës së ré. Vuejtjet e veprimet e mija (History of Young Albania. My sufferences and my actions) in two parts published in 1943 and 1945 respectively, where he focused on the role of the catholic clergy. At last he left a volume of poetry before he died in 1951.