Hero of Albania

Hero of Albania, more properly Hero of the People (Hero i Popullit) is the highest title that can be bestowed on a citizen of Albania.

Creation
The title was created in 1945 and the Albanian parliament confirmed it by Law in 1954 and then reconfirmed by Law Nr.6133 on February 12, 1980. The creation of the award was a way to honor Albanian citizens for having made valuable contributions to Albania or to the Albanian people.

Posthumous recipients

 * Abdyl Frashëri
 * Ali Demi
 * Ali Kelmendi
 * Bardhok Biba
 * Bule Naipi
 * Çerçiz Topulli
 * Ded Gjo Luli
 * Enver Hoxha
 * Isa Boletini
 * Ismail Qemali
 * Liri Gerro
 * Luigj Gurakuqi
 * Margarita Tutulani
 * Mic Sokoli
 * Misto Mame
 * Mujo Ulqinaku
 * Persefoni Kokëdhima
 * Qemal Stafa
 * Selam Musai
 * Themo Vasi
 * Vasil Laçi
 * Vojo Kushi
 * Zonja Çurre
 * Branko Kadija
 * Jordan Misja
 * Perlat Rexhepi

Notes and references
Orders and Medals of the People's Republic of Albania (1945–76) and People's Socialist Republic of Albania (1976–90)