Toptani Government | |
|---|---|
 3rd Government of Albania | |
| 1914–1916 | |
| Date formed | 5 October 1914 |
| Date dissolved | 27 January 1916 |
| People and organisations | |
| Prime Minister | Esad Toptani |
| No. of ministers | 6 |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Përmeti I Government |
| Successor | Government of Durrës |
The Toptani Government was the 3rd ruling government of Albania, formed on 5 October 1914.
The lack of governance in Albania created a chance for Essad Toptani, who had fled the country due to his discord with members in the Përmeti I Government, to return one last time and form an alliance with the Entente. Toptani announced the dissolution of the revolutionary bodies and appointed new prefects throughout the country. On October 21, 1914, he undertook the first agrarian reform in Albania, when he issued the order to confiscate the properties of about 50 wealthy landowners and other political opponents, an order which due to the circumstances of that time was never implemented. [1]
Esad also focused his attention to counter the Greek offensive in southern Albania, following the proclamation by the greek authorities on October 27, 1914 of the so called Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus.
He requested from the presidencies of the councils of Elbasan, Berat and Vlorë to compile lists for the wounded soldiers in the Shkodër War and in the uprising against the monarch Prince Wilhelm. [2]
Giving importance to the establishment of law and order, Toptani ordered work to begin on amassing cadastral records burned by the insurgents. Although impartial during the war, in December 1915, after expelling the diplomatic representatives of Vienna and Sofia from Durrës, Esad declared war on Austria-Hungary. Toptani extended the rule of his government in a larger part of the territory than the previous governments had done but he never quite fully took control of the whole country. [3]
| ToptaniGovernment |
| Essad Toptani – Prime Minister |
| Sali Toro – Minister of Justice |
| Shahin Dino – Minister of Internal Affairs |
| Nexhati Libohova – Minister of Finances (assassinated; replaced by Haxhi Isuf Banka on 27 May 1915) |
| Aziz Vrioni – Minister of Public Works |
| Isuf Dibra – Minister of War |
| Pavli Terka – Foreign Minister |
Essad Toptani was an Albanian politician who served as prime minister of Albania from 1914 to 1916. He previously established the Republic of Central Albania based in Durrës. An Ottoman army officer, he served as the Albanian deputy in the Ottoman Parliament and later cooperated with the Balkan League after the Balkan Wars.
The Congress of Lushnjë, historically documented by the name Mbledhja Kombiare Lushnje, was a conference of Albanian political leaders held from January 21 to January 31, 1920, in Lushnjë, Albania.
Aleks Çaçi was an Albanian author of the socialist realism period.
The Provisional Government of Albania, also called the Qemali Government, was the first government of Albania, created by the Assembly of Vlorë on 4 December 1912. It was a paternal government, led by Ismail Qemali, until his resignation on 22 January 1914, followed by the International Control Commission until the proclamation of the Principality of Albania.
Abdurrauf Fico (1881–1944), also known as Rauf Fitso Bey was an Albanian ambassador and politician.
Eshref Effendy Frasheri, also referred to as Eshtref Bey Frashëri, was an Albanian politician. He served as co-Chairman of the National Council of Albania from 1921 until 1923 and Deputy Chairman 1932-1938.
The Democratic Government of Albania also known as the Hoxha I Government was established on 20 October 1944 by the National Liberation Movement, as the Albanian partisan resistance of 1940–1944 came to a close. A provisional government took power after the liberation of the country from German forces on 28 November. Its interim Prime Minister was Secretary-General Enver Hoxha of the Communist Party of Albania. The interim government was to be in existence until the holding of elections and the convening of a Constituent Assembly.
The Ministry of Finances and Economy is a department of the Albanian Government, responsible for matters relating to economic policy, the central government budget, taxes, banking, security and insurance, international economic work, central, regional and local government.
The Congress of Durrës was a conference of Albanian political leaders, held from December 25 to December 27, 1918, in Durrës, at the time capital of the Principality of Albania.
Aqif Pasha Biçaku mostly known as Aqif Pashë Elbasani was an Ottoman Albanian political figure in the Sanjak of Elbasan and after the Young Turk Revolution became an activist for the Albanian national cause.
The "Honour of the Nation" Decoration is the highest decoration to be given in Albania, among the Civil awards and decorations of Albania, and was instituted by special law No. 8113, of 28 March 1996, entitled Për dekoratat në Republikën e Shqipërisë, later amended by law No. 112/2013 Për dekoratat, titujt e nderit, medaljet dhe titujt vendorë të nderit në Republikën e Shqipërisë.
The Përmeti I Government was the 2nd ruling government of Albania, formed on 14 March 1914, following the arrival of Prince Wied in the country.
The Government of Durrës was the 4th ruling government of Albania formed after the events at the Congress of Durrës from which it takes its name. The government was headed by Turhan Pashë Përmeti, for whom it was the second time in the position of prime minister.
Jorgji Çako, also known as Gjergj Çako, was an Albanian lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Finances in the first provisional government of Ismail Qemali.
The Delvina Government was the 5th ruling government of Albania, led by Sulejman Delvina. It was formed after the events at the Congress of Lushnjë which laid the foundation for the first democratic legislative elections to be held in the country the following year.
Sali Toro (1870–1944) was an Albanian lawyer, judge and politician who served as Minister of Justice in the Toptani Government.
Nexhati Libohova (Ismailati) (Libohovë, 1877 – Shkallnur, May 26, 1915) was an Albanian politician, active in the early independence period. A former cadet in the Ottoman Empire, he later joined the government of Essad Pasha Toptani to serve as Minister of Finances. He held the post for less than a year, having been assassinated by Osman Bali over a political dispute with the head of the government, Essad Pasha.
Haxhi Isuf Banka (Zhelegu) (1864 – September 1, 1944) was an Albanian economist and politician who served as Minister of Finances in the Toptani Government.
Isuf Dibra was an Albanian politician who served as Minister of War in the Toptani Government.
Pavli Terka born 1865 year to(Durrës and died to Corfu, 8 qershor 1941) was an Albanian state official and politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Toptani Government.
 Independent Albania (1912–1914) | |
|---|---|
  Principality of Albania (1914–1925) | |
 Albanian Republic (1925–1928) | |
 Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939) |
|
| Occupied Albania (1939–1944) |
|
   Communist Albania (1944–1991) | |
 Republic of Albania (1991–present) | |