Kadri Gjata (1865–1912) was anAlbanianpatriot,writer, andeducator. He was posthumously awarded theHonor of the Nation (Nderi i Kombit in Albanian) medal and the title Martyr of the Nation.

Kadri Gjata was born inLibohovë in 1865. After finishing his secondary education inJanina he studied law inIstanbul. In 1905 he created the patriotic organization Unity (Bashkimi in Albanian) inJanina. In Janina he started publishing the Albanian journalZgjimi i Shqipërisë. In 1910 he established the Albanian organizationToskëria and anAlbanian-language school in Janina.

He was assassinated by a group of 22Greek agents on the night of July 12, 1912.

He was honoured with the title Martyr of the Nation. A school inDelvinë was renamed in his honour in the 2000s and in 2003 he was posthumously awarded with the medal Honour of the Nation (Nderi i Kombit), one of the highest medals in Albania.

• Enciklopedia Jugshqiptare, p. 781–83, 2006
• The development of Islamic culture among Albanians during the 20th century, p. 252
• Archived December 18, 2010, at theWayback Machine Awards of the medal Honour of the Nation

• One century from Zgjim I Shqiperise (Gazeta Koha Jone, one of the highest selling newspapers of Albania)
• Gazeta Ndryshe

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