Ladan Idrizi

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**Ladan Idrizi** (born 30 June 1970) is a Notoshan engineer and the current first gentleman of Notosha since 2014. He is married to the current president of Notosha Ilzabete Kafriti.

Born in Astina, Idrizi moved to Liana with his family when he was twelve years old, in order to avoid persecution at the hands of the Alaslavian authorities. After graduating from secondary school in 1988, he enrolled in the Liana University of Technology, receiving a degree in civil engineering in 1991. Idrizi subsequently began working as a civil engineer for the city of Liana, and later received a master's degree in civil engineering from the Liana University of Technology in 1997. In 2000, he returned to Astina and began working at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, before leaving the position in order to begin his own private engineering firm in 2005.

## Early life and education

Idrizi was born on 30 June 1970 in Astina to parents Urim Idrizi (1938–2015) and Bjeshkore Hamiti (1939–2008). His father was a history professor at the University of Astina and a prominent anti-fascist, while his mother worked as a secretary. Urim was a member of the anti-government resistance movement of Notosha and an early supporter of Notoshan independence. He is the elder of two children; his younger sister is Barena, born  (1973-02-14) 14 February 1973 (age 50).

Idrizi began his education in 1976, attending a local, public primary school in Astina. In 1982, the family fled Astina and settled in Liana, the capital city of Asbania. The Alaslavian government had identified Idrizi's father as an enemy of the state, so the family was forced to flee for their safety. Urim subsequently became a professor at the University of Liana. Idrizi graduated from secondary school in 1984, and later completed secondary school in 1988. He subsequently enrolled in the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the Liana University of Technology, graduating with a degree in civil engineering in 1991. He began studying a graduate program in 1995, and later graduated with a master's degree in civil engineering in 1997.

## Career

Idrizi began his engineering career in 1991, shortly after graduating with his university degree. He was hired as a civil engineer for the city of Liana, working on projects designed to improve the city's infrastructure. While working for the city, Idrizi frequently worked on bridges and the city's road systems. Following the beginning of the Notosha War (1994–2000), Idrizi had considered joining the Notoshan Liberation Army (NLA), but was dissuaded from doing so by his mother.

In 2000, following the end of the war, Idrizi returned to Astina after accepting a position as a senior director at the newly established Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. In the position, he oversaw a number of projects regarding infrastructure throughout Notosha. Idrizi left this position in 2005, and founded the engineering firm Idrizi Ciftja Company (ICC) with colleague Argon Ciftja. The firm has a number of contracts both domestically and abroad, primarily specializing in civil engineering projects for governments.

## First Gentleman of Notosha

Idrizi became the first gentleman of Notosha on 20 September 2014, succeeding first lady Bardhabora Berisha. Upon assuming the role, he became the first man to hold the title of spouse of the president. The position of first gentleman is an honorary and unofficial one, with no clear duties besides accompanying the president to official events. As first gentleman, Idrizi assists his wife in greeting foreign dignitaries to Notosha, and making international state visits.

## Personal life

Idrizi began a relationship with Ilzabete Kafriti in 2001, after having met while they both held government jobs. They became engaged in 2003, and later married in 2004. They have two sons together: Pishak, born  (2005-08-01) 1 August 2005 (age 18), and Gjokë, born  (2007-02-22) 22 February 2007 (age 16). The family resided in Kadare, a village outside of Astina until 2020, in a home that they constructed themselves. After the unveiling of the Presidential Palace in July 2020, the family began residing there.

Idrizi is fluent in Asbanian, Lorbian, and Ditrovian, and is a Eurean Muslim.