Myslim Peza, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Myslim Peza

Albanian war veteran

Date of Birth: 01-May-1897

Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001

Profession: politician

Nationality: Albania

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Myslim Peza

  • Myslim Peza (1 May 1897 in PezĂ« – 7 February 1984 in Tirana) was a distinguished World War 2 veteran who led the anti-fascist movement "Çeta e PezĂ«s" the members of which founded the Communist Party of Albania.
  • Peza came to Albania from Yugoslavia in the summer of 1939, and immediately began anti-Italian action in his area.
  • He received financial support from the Yugoslav authorities through his friend Haxhi Lleshi, whom he had met while in exile in Yugoslavia.
  • In June 1940 he passed to full illegality.
  • The Conference of PezĂ« was held in his home. He served as deputy chairman of the presidium of the People's Assembly of Albania between 1946 and 1982.
  • His name was mentioned in a CIA report of 1952 as a Yugoslavian informant, together with Haxhi Lleshi.
  • He led a successful life in communist Albania.
  • His biggest achievement was holding one of the highest offices in the land for his entire life even though he was illiterate.

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