Xhelal Bey Zogu
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, Albania
– 1944 in Turkey) was a son of Xhemal Pasha Zogu
(c. 1860–1911) and Melek Zogu (?–1884). As the eldest brother in the family, Zogu should have been selected over his brother
to lead the family and to inherit his hereditary responsibilities as Governor of Mati
; however, for unknown reasons, he was passed over.
Prince Zogu married Ruhijé Doshishti in 1908, who bore him a son, Said, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Melek, who died at birth. The couple divorced in 1912. Zogu married Ikbal Pekkini in 1931, who bore him a daughter, Elvira, the same year. Ikbel died shortly after bearing her daughter. Her daughter survived to adulthood.
He married Faika Minxhalliu in 1932, who bore him a son, Prince Skënder Zogu
, who survived to adulthood. However, the marriage to Faika dissolved and they divorced in 1933. In 1933 Zogu married Hyrijet Allaj (his fourth marriage) who bore him four children. Their two daughters, Meilta and Vera, and older son, Mirgin, lived to adulthood. Their son Genc died at six in Turkey in 1944, the same year his father died.
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|}Prince Xhelal Bey Zogu ( 14 May 1881 in Castle Burgajet
Castle Burgajet
Castle Burgajet was a large fortified house, located in the Mat District of Albania. It was the birth-place, and family seat, of King Zog I of the Albanians....
, Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
– 1944 in Turkey) was a son of Xhemal Pasha Zogu
Xhemal Pasha Zogu
His Excellency Xhemal Pasha Zogu , also known as Jamal Pasha or Jamal Pasha Zogolli, was the Hereditary Governor of Mati, Albania . He was the father of King Zog I of Albania....
(c. 1860–1911) and Melek Zogu (?–1884). As the eldest brother in the family, Zogu should have been selected over his brother
Zog of Albania
Zog I, Skanderbeg III of the Albanians , born Ahmet Muhtar Bey Zogolli, was King of the Albanians from 1928 to 1939. He was previously Prime Minister of Albania and President of Albania .-Background and early political career:...
to lead the family and to inherit his hereditary responsibilities as Governor of Mati
Mat District
The District of Mat is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It is named after the Mat River, that flows through the district. It has a population of 48,803 , and an area of 1,029 km². Its capital is Burrel...
; however, for unknown reasons, he was passed over.
Prince Zogu married Ruhijé Doshishti in 1908, who bore him a son, Said, who died in infancy, and a daughter, Melek, who died at birth. The couple divorced in 1912. Zogu married Ikbal Pekkini in 1931, who bore him a daughter, Elvira, the same year. Ikbel died shortly after bearing her daughter. Her daughter survived to adulthood.
He married Faika Minxhalliu in 1932, who bore him a son, Prince Skënder Zogu
Skënder Zogu
Skënder Zogu born on 3 June 1933 in Davos, Switzerland son of HH. Prince of Albanian Kingdom Xhelal Zogu and Faika Minxhalli, He is King Leka I first cousin....
, who survived to adulthood. However, the marriage to Faika dissolved and they divorced in 1933. In 1933 Zogu married Hyrijet Allaj (his fourth marriage) who bore him four children. Their two daughters, Meilta and Vera, and older son, Mirgin, lived to adulthood. Their son Genc died at six in Turkey in 1944, the same year his father died.