# List of people from Durrës

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## Historical figure

* Anastasius I, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire
* Aretes of Dyrrachium, natural philosopher
* Jahja Ballhysa, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence
* Pietro Bianco, pirate from Durrës who lived in the 1450s
* Bruti family, Medieval family who ruled in Durres
* Abaz Efendi Çelkupa, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence
* Mustafa Hanxhiu, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence
* Nikollë Mekajshi, early 17th century Albanian patriot
* Karl Topia, Prince of Albania

## Politics and public office

* Pjetër Arbnori, "the Mandela of the Balkans"
* Vangjush Dako, Mayor of Durrës
* Namik Dokle, politician and former Chairman of the Parliament of Albania September 2001 – April 2002
* Grida Duma, female politician
* Lefter Koka, former mayor of Durrës, politician, and former minister
* Fatmir Mediu, politician, leader of Republican Party of Albania
* Bujar Nishani, politician and former President of Albania
* Gazmend Oketa, politician, former minister
* Sokol Olldashi, politician, former minister
* Nako Spiru, high-ranking official of the Communist Party of Albania and Minister of Economy and Industry 1946–1947
* Ferdinand Xhaferraj, former Minister of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth and Sports

## Athletics, sports and recreation
### Football
#### A–H

* Arbër Aliu
* Dritan Babamusta
* Haxhi Ballgjini
* Shyqyri Ballgjini
* Gentian Begeja
* Fabian Beqja
* Safet Berisha
* Niko Bespalla
* Mario Dajsinani
* Alfred Deliallisi
* Ardit Deliu
* Enkeleid Dobi
* Niko Dovana
* Bajram Fraholli
* Jurgen Goxha
* Nazmi Gripshi
* Fatmir Hima
* Bledar Hodo
* Altin Hoxha
* Fabio Hoxha
* Rustem Hoxha
* Sulejman Hoxha

#### I–R

* Skënder Jareci
* Artan Jazxhi
* Elvis Kabashi
* Dejvid Kapllani
* Edmond Kapllani
* Xhevahir Kapllani
* Artan Karapici
* Elton Koça
* Bledar Mançaku
* Gentian Manuka
* Kristi Marku
* Rexhep Memini
* Mikaela Metalla
* Agim Murati
* Stavri Nica
* Alfred Osmani
* Panajot Pano
* Armand Pasha
* Ermir Rezi
* Bledjan Rizvani

#### S–Z

* Arlis Shala
* Klaidi Shala
* Orges Shehi
* Shaqir Stafa
* Guido Tepshi
* Edlir Tetova
* Rejnaldo Troplini
* Artan Vila
* Emiljano Vila
* Lorenco Vila
* Andi Xhixha

### Other

* Erald Dervishi, chess player
* Mirela Manjani, athlete
* Kreshnik Qato, boxer
* Shkëlqim Troplini, wrestler

## Art, photography, architecture

* Andrea Alessi, architect
* Ibrahim Kodra, painter
* John Koukouzelis or Jan Kukuzeli, Byzantine music composer
* Kristaq Rama, sculptor, art educator and the father of the Albanian PM, Edi Rama
* Helidon Xhixha, sculptor

## Literature, journalism, filmography

* Elvira Dones, novelist, screenwriter, and documentary film producer

## Scholars, science, academicians

* Leonik Tomeu, professor of Nicholas Copernicus at the University of Padova

## Religion and clergy

* Saint Astius of Durrës, martyr and Bishop of Dyrrhachium
* Pal Engjëlli, cardinal, clergyman, scholar, and Archbishop of Durrës
* Dom Nikollë Kaçorri, signatory of the Albanian Declaration of Independence
* Jan Kukuzeli, Medieval Albanian Christian composer
* Nikollë Mekajshi, Franciscan Roman Catholic, bishop of Stephanium

## Others

* Ilir Hoti, economist and banker
* Ina Rama, Magistrate, former Chief Prosecutor
* Hygerta Sako, former Miss Albania