Faik Konica
Faik Bey Konica (later named Faïk Dominik Konitza, 15 March 1875 – 15 December 1942) was an important figure in Albanian language and culture in the early decades of the twentieth century. As the Albanian minister to Washington, D.C., his literary review Albania became the focal publication of Albanian writers living abroad. Faik Konica wrote little in the way of literature, but he was an influential stylist, critic, publicist and political figure in Albanian culture.
Faik Konica | |
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Konica in 1931 | |
| Born | 15 March 1875 Koniçe, Janina Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 15 December 1942 (aged 67) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Other names | Faik Salko Dominik Konitza |
| Alma mater | University of Dijon Harvard |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, statesman |
| Known for | Albanian language literary style Albania periodical Dielli periodical Vatra Federation Albanian Congress of Trieste First Albanian Ambassador to United States |
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