Koçi Xoxe
Koçi Xoxe (pronounced [ˈkɔtʃi ˈdzɔdzɛ]; 1 May 1911 – 11 June 1949) was an Albanian politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania. He was supported by Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito during efforts to bring Albania into the Yugoslav federation. After Albania's leader, Enver Hoxha, established the country's independence with the support of the Soviet Union, Xoxe was arrested, tortured and executed.
General Koçi Xoxe | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Prime Minister of Albania | |
| In office 22 March 1946 – 2 October 1948 | |
| President | Enver Hoxha |
| Succeeded by | Mehmet Shehu |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 22 March 1946 – 2 October 1948 | |
| President | Enver Hoxha |
| Preceded by | Haxhi Lleshi |
| Succeeded by | Nesti Kerënxhi |
| Personal details | |
| Pronunciation | [ˈkɔtʃi ˈdzɔdzɛ] |
| Born | 1 May 1911 Negovan, Manastir Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 11 June 1949 (aged 38) Tirana, Albania |
| Cause of death | Execution by firing squad |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Political party | Party of Labour of Albania |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | People's Republic of Albania |
| Branch/service | Albanian People's Army |
| Rank | General |
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