Rrapo Hekali

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Rrapo Hekali (?-1847) was an Albanian fighter born in Hekal, Mallakaster. [1] He is famous for his role in Albanian revolt of 1847. After those events he was captured and prisoned by Ottoman forces. He died in the end of December 1847 in the Ottoman prison of Manastir. [2]

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References

  1. Fjalor enciklopedik shqiptar - Page 363
  2. Pollo 1984 , pp. 130–133

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