15 Facts About Qazim Koculi

Qazim Koculi was an Albanian politician of the early 20th century and one-day acting Prime Minister of Albania.

Qazim Koculi was the principal military commander of the Albanian forces during the Vlora War in 1920.

Qazim Koculi was honored by the president with the title "Kalores i Urdherit te Skenderbeut" in August 2020.

Qazim Koculi was born in 1887 in the village of Koculi, close to Vlore to Muhamet Kociu.

Qazim Koculi accomplished his higher education at the Kara Harp Okulu Turkish Military Academy, graduating as a Tegmen.

Qazim Koculi was appointed to the Ottoman Navy as a Ustegmen.

Qazim Koculi disobeyed a military order in 1909 during a naval battle in Preveza by refusing to surrender to the Italian Navy.

Qazim Koculi then returned to Vlore upon the invitation of President Ismail Qemali.

Qazim Koculi withdrew to Brataj, Vlore and served as a village chief until 1917.

Qazim Koculi later served as vice prefect of Tepelene until 1919.

Qazim Koculi represented Vlore in the Congress of Lushnje, a constituent assembly held in January 1920, and was hence appointed member of parliament.

Qazim Koculi led his army against the Italian forces in the Vlora war, at the end of which, on September 3,1920, he entered the city and took back the duties of the Vlore prefecture.

Qazim Koculi was Minister of Public Works in the Government of Fan Noli by pursuing a policy of opposition to King Zogu.

Qazim Koculi was one of the founders of KONARE in Vienna in 1925.

Qazim Koculi was one of the Ministers of State during the government of Mustafa Kruja, and was delegated High commissioner in Vlore, being so the direct governmental authority in the district.