Tafil Buzi

Tafil Buzi (1792 - 1844) was an Albanian leader and fighter, known for his role in various rebellions against Ottoman government in South Albania during the Albanian Revolts of 1833-1839. During his activity he had relations with Muhammad Ali of Egypt and Greek politicians. For his continuous conspiracies he was captured and interned in 1840 by the Ottoman government. In 1842 he was pardoned and acted leader in service of Ottoman government in Syria. He died there in 1844.[1]

Tafil Buzi
Tafil Buzi statue in Buz, Albania
Born1792
Tepelena, Albania (then Ottoman Empire)
DiedOttoman Syria, 1844 (aged 51/52)

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References

  1. Trimi i vegjëlisë Tafil Buzi : (1792-1844) Author Mexhit Kokalari Published Tiranë : Medaur, 2004 ISBN 99927-967-0-7


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