Dervish Cara
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BornEarly 19th century
DiedLate 19th century
OccupationRevolutionary
KnownforLeader of the Albanian Revolt of 1843–1844. Also known as the Uprising of Dervish Cara[1][2]
Dervish Cara | |
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Dervish Carë | |
| Born | Early 19th century |
| Died | Late 19th century |
| Occupation | Revolutionary |
| Known for | Leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1843–1844. Also known as the Uprising of Dervish Cara[1][2] |
| Movement | Albanian National Awakening |
| Opponent | Ottoman Empire |
| Criminal charge | High treason against Sultan Abdülmecid I |
| Criminal penalty | Sentenced to death; later reduced to lifetime imprisonment |
Dervish Cara was an Albanian revolutionary leader known for his role in the Albanian Revolt of 1844, a revolt also known by his name as "the Uprising of Dervish Cara".[3][4][5]