Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Enver Hoxha

Role / Field:

Communist leader of Albania from 1944 until his death in 1985.

Born:

1908-10-16

Died:

1985-04-11

Century / Era:

1908s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Enver Halil Hoxha (16 October 1908 – 11 April 1985) was an Albanian politician, revolutionary, and communist political theorist who was the leader of Albania from 1944 until his death in 1985. He served as the First Secretary of the Party of Labour of Albania from 1941 until his death, while concurrently holding membership in its Politburo, chairman of the Democratic Front of Albania, and commander-in-chief of the Albanian People's Army. Additionally, he was the twenty-second Prime Minister of Albania from 1944 to 1954, periodically assuming the titles of foreign minister and defence minister. Hoxha was born in Gjirokastër (then part of the Ottoman Empire) in 1908.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

After the Italian invasion of Albania, he helped unify the fractured Albanian communist movement into the Communist Party of Albania. He was elected First Secretary in March 1943 at the age of 34. Less than two years after the liberation of the country, the monarchy of King Zog I was formally abolished, and Hoxha became the country's de facto head of state. In 1966, he spearheaded the Cultural and Ideological Revolution, a campaign that, among other things, wished to eliminate the influence of religion on Albanian society...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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