15 Facts About Idhomen Kosturi

Idhomen Kosturi would become the second representative of Albanian Orthodox population to become head of the Albanian government, after Pandeli Evangjeli.

Idhomen Kosturi, son of Albanian patriot and activist Jovan Cico Idhomen Kosturi was born in Korce in south-eastern Albania, back then Ottoman Empire, on 15 May 1873.

Idhomen Kosturi studied US and German history in Boston, MA, where he resided for several years.

Idhomen Kosturi was vice-chairman of the Secret Committee for the Liberation of Albania based in Bitola.

Idhomen Kosturi was a member and bookkeeper of the "Dituria" society founded in Korce, and led by Orhan Pojani.

Idhomen Kosturi was a strong supporter of the Albanian Orthodox Church autocephaly, and the first Albanian church opened in Durres in 1913.

Idhomen Kosturi continued the political involvement in the new Albanian state.

In 1919, Idhomen Kosturi was a delegate in the Congress of Durres, following with hist participation in the Congress of Lushnje.

Meanwhile, Idhomen Kosturi had built reputation and financial stability as a successful merchant.

Idhomen Kosturi was a supporter of Fan Noli during the June Revolution of 1924.

Idhomen Kosturi was Deputy Prime Minister in Noli's government of 1924.

Idhomen Kosturi returned into Albanian political life on 1 October 1943, as a representative of Korce region, and the same year was elected to lead the Commission for Mandate Verification, later Chairman of Constitutional Assembly of Albania on 25 October 1943.

Idhomen Kosturi declared the official Albanian neutrality in World War II.

Idhomen Kosturi was shot on 5 November 1943 in Durres, right after leaving his home.

Idhomen Kosturi would be referred as "traitor" or even "Gestapo agent".