Selam Musai
Encyclopedia
Selam Musa Salaria or Selam Musai (born 1857-1920) was one of the Albanian
military leaders of the Vlora War
. He died during fighting while showing an extraordinary act of heroism at the advanced age of 63. Posthumously he was awarded the People's Hero of Albania
medal.
, Tepelenë District
, Gjirokaster County
, Albania
from a patriotic Albanian family. In 1912, during the Occupation of Albania (1912–1913), he fought against the Greek forces. He was wounded during the battles.
In 1920 he became member of the National Defense Committee. He actively participated in the Battle of Vlora even though he was 63 years old, and at Qafë-Koçi was killed in 12 June (10:00 PM) 1920 committing an extraordinary act of bravery, putting himself in front of a cannon to defend his younger co-fighters and give them more courage to go ahead and attack.
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...
military leaders of the Vlora War
Vlora War
The Vlora War or the War of 1920 was a series of battles between an Italian forces garrisoned throughout Vlorë region and Albanian patriots divided in small groups of fighters. The war lasted three months and had great impact in the struggle of Albania for the safeguard of its territories at a...
. He died during fighting while showing an extraordinary act of heroism at the advanced age of 63. Posthumously he was awarded the People's Hero of Albania
People's Hero of Albania
Hero of Albania, more properly Hero of the People is the highest title that can be bestowed on a citizen of Albania.-Creation:The title was created in 1945 and the Albanian parliament confirmed it by Law in 1954 and then reconfirmed by Law Nr.6133 on February 12, 1980...
medal.
Life
He was born in 1857 SalariSalari
Salari, or Salaria in its defined form, is a community in the Tepelenë District, Gjirokastër County, southern Albania.-Notable people:*Selam Musai, People's Hero of Albania*Gramoz Ruçi, politician...
, Tepelenë District
Tepelenë District
The District of Tepelenë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Gjirokastër County. It has a population of 23,800 , and an area of 817 km². It is in the south of the country, and its capital is Tepelenë...
, Gjirokaster County
Gjirokastër County
Gjirokastër County is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Gjirokastër, Përmet, and Tepelenë and its capital is Gjirokastër. Its population includes a substantial Greek minority. To the southeast, Gjirokastër shares a border with Greece...
, 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...
from a patriotic Albanian family. In 1912, during the Occupation of Albania (1912–1913), he fought against the Greek forces. He was wounded during the battles.
In 1920 he became member of the National Defense Committee. He actively participated in the Battle of Vlora even though he was 63 years old, and at Qafë-Koçi was killed in 12 June (10:00 PM) 1920 committing an extraordinary act of bravery, putting himself in front of a cannon to defend his younger co-fighters and give them more courage to go ahead and attack.