Zog I of Albania (1895–1961) was a Turkish Albanian prime minister, president and king (1895-1961). He was born in Burgajet on 8 October 1895. He died in Suresnes on 9 April 1961, at the age of 66.
The public offices recorded are Prime Minister of Albania (1922–1924), President of Albania (1925–1928), King of Albania (1928–1939) and Prime Minister of Albania (1925–1928).
The honours on record include Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph, Order of Skanderbeg, Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau and Order of the White Eagle. Zog I of Albania studied at Galatasaray High School.
Zog I of Albania was the son of Xhemal Pasha Zogu and Sadije Toptani. He married Queen Geraldine of Albania. He had one recorded child, Leka, Crown Prince of Albania. He is recorded as following Sunni Islam. The recorded cause of death is disease.
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