Abaz Kupi
Albanian military officer (1892–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abaz Kupi (6 August 1892 – 17 January 1976) or Abas Kupi. He was also known as Bazi i Canës. He was an Albanian military officer.
Quick Facts Founder of the Legaliteti movement, Personal details ...
Abaz Kupi | |
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Founder of the Legaliteti movement | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-08-06)6 August 1892 Akçahisar, Ottoman Empire Today Krujë, Albania |
Died | 17 January 1976(1976-01-17) (aged 83) New York City, United States |
Political party | Legaliteti |
Children | Petrit Kupi |
Occupation | Soldier Politician |
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Kupi was born in Krujë.[1] He served as commander of the gendarmerie of the town of Kruja, and later of the town of Durrës. As a royalist, he created the Legality Movement in Albania, which promoted the return to the throne of Zog of Albania. During the Cold War Kupi was a member of the Free Albania National Committee, which intended to overthrow the communist regime in Albania and to return the monarchy.
He was later awarded the Military Order of Bravery (Brave Class).[2]