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Murat Toptani
1867-07-13 – 1918-01-01
Life & Legacy
Murad bej Toptani (13 July 1867 – 11 February 1918) was an Albanian poet, artist and activist of the Albanian National Awakening.
Along with his relative Abdi Toptani he became one of the signatories of the Albanian Declaration of Independence in 1912.
As a sculptor, Toptani created the first bust of George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania.
Occupation & Career
sculptor, politician, poet, writer, artist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q3300323 — wikidata View source
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