Zenel Gjoleka
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Zenel Gjoleka (died 1852) was an Albanian revolutionary famous for his role in Albanian revolt of 1847 also known as Zenel Gjoleka revolt.[1] After those events he was pardoned by Abdülmecid I, the Sultan of Ottoman Empire at that time. In 1852 he died fighting as a mercenary against Montenegrin forces.
On 28 April 2012 Albanian President Bamir Topi posthumously awarded Gjoleka the Honor of Nation Order.[2][3]
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- ↑ Presidenti Topi dekoron Zenel Hito Gjolekën (pas vdekjes) me Urdhrin “Nderi i Kombit”, President of Albania, 2012-04-28 (in Albanian)
- ↑ Presidenti Topi dekoron atdhetarin e shquar Zenel Hito Gjoleka (Pas vdekjes) me Urdhrin “Nderi i Kombit”, President of Albania, 2012-04-28 (in Albanian)
