Qytezë
Village in Korçë, Albania
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Qytezë (or Qyteza in its definite form in Albanian) is a community in Korçë County, southern Albania.[1] At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Devoll.[2] The settlement is known for being the birthplace of Adam Anastas Beloushi, the father of comedian/actor/musicians, John and James Belushi.
Qytezë | |
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.svg)  Qytezë Location within Albania | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′51″N 20°53′41″E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Korçë |
| Municipality | Devoll |
| Administrative unit | Miras |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Qyteza (Albanian: little town) was formed during the 18th century from the Orthodox settlers of nearby abandoned villages, wrecked from the Ottoman oppression.[3] Local people have contributed to the Albanian National Awakening, June Revolution, and the National Liberation Movement (Albania).[3]
Vasil Tromara, an Albanian patriot, is remembered for raising the Albanian flag in Korçë, on November 28, 1920, marking the end of the inter-dependencies of the region and final incorporation in Albania.[4]
Migration has always characterized the village; nowadays only a few families are still residing in it.
People
- Belushi family (see John and James Belushi)
- John Papajani, former Washington State Senator[3][5]
- Aristotel Samsuri, Albanian footballer and Communist partisan, proclaimed national martyr in 1981 having died in German captivity in World War II
- Petraq Samsuri, Albanian writer
- Kolë Tromara, patriot, Vatra activist, leader of Balli Kombëtar[6]
- Vasil Tromara, Albanian patriot and freedom fighter
