Ekrem Libohova | |
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| 17thPrime Minister of Albania | |
| In office 19 January 1943 – 13 February 1943 | |
| Monarch | Victor Emmanuel III |
| Preceded by | Mustafa Merlika-Kruja |
| Succeeded by | Maliq Bushati |
| In office 12 May 1943 – 8 September 1943 | |
| Monarch | Victor Emmanuel III |
| Preceded by | Maliq Bushati |
| Succeeded by | Rexhep Mitrovica |
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| Born | 24 February 1882 Gjirokastër,Janina Vilayet,Ottoman Empire (modern-dayAlbania) |
| Died | 7 June 1948 (aged 66) Rome, Italy |
| Political party | Albanian Fascist Party |
| Relatives | Mufid Libohova |
| Profession | Prime Minister |
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EkremBey Libohova (24 February 1882 – 7 June 1948) was an Albanian politician andAxiscollaborator. He served as thePrime Minister of Albania on two occasions during theItalian occupation of Albania.
He was born inGjirokastër and educated inIstanbul andBrussels. His brother wasMufid Libohova, who was Minister of the Interior in theProvisional Government of Albania.[1]
Early in his political career, Libohova served as theAlbanian Minister to Rome. In 1924, while serving in this role, Libohova helped negotiate the creation of theBank of Albania. He was joined by his brother,Mufid.[2]
In 1929, he became a minister of court toZog I. Libohova was described as an "Italophile" by other members of Albania's political class during his time as minister to the court.[3] On 26 January 1931, he joined King Zog on a trip toItaly. On 20 February, after attending a showing ofPagliacci at theVienna State Opera, Libohova was injured in an assassination attempt against the King. Zog, Libohova, and their chauffeur returned fire on the attempted assassins,Aziz Çami andNdok Gjeloshi. Libohova was shot in the leg and a bullet went through his hat; the King was unharmed.[4][5]
During the 1936-1939 government ofKostaq Kotta, Libohova was Albania's foreign minister. After theItalian invasion of Albania, he left the country forItaly but returned to serve in the government of theItalian protectorate. From January 19 to February 13, 1943, and from May 12 to September 8, 1943, Libohova served asPrime Minister.[1]
AsGermany invaded Albania to replace the Italians, Libohova and Italian GeneralAlberto Pariani escaped for Italy. Libohova died in Rome on 7 June 1948.[1]
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| Preceded by | Prime Minister of Albania 19 January 1943 – 13 February 1943 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Prime Minister of Albania 12 May 1943 – 8 September 1943 | Succeeded by |
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