Gjon Markagjoni was born in Orosh, Mirdita, the only son of Kapidan Marka Gjoni.
11 Facts About Gjon Markagjoni
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Gjon Markagjoni's father was the leader or Kapidan of Mirdita who rebelled against the Albanian government in favour of an independent Mirdita.
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Gjon Markagjoni's republic did not receive recognition from other countries.
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Gjon Markagjoni was often called upon to intervene in feuds raging within other Mirdita tribes and to preside over the arguments with fairness and clarity, but most of all to pass on judgments following the guidelines of the Kanun.
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Gjon Markagjoni unified Mirdita bjarak by bjrak by resolving 360 blood feuds in 1926 and an additional 260 in 1928.
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Kapidan Gjon Markagjoni was promoted to the highest possible rank, Lieutenant Colonel.
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In 1930 Kapidan Gjon Markagjoni went to Rome where he was received with high honors by the Italian Government and the Pope.
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Kapidan Gjon Markagjoni lived in Rome with his son Ndue, his daughter-in-law Maria Teresa, and three granddaughters: Maria Cristina, Bianca Maria and Alessandra.
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Gjon Markagjoni recovered and remained in relatively good health until 1965, when his illness returned.
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Gjon Markagjoni was buried in Rome on April 30,1966 at the Verano cemetery.
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Gjon Markagjoni's funeral was attended by many dignitaries, scholars, and friends.