Shpend Dragobia (may also known as Zeqir Elezi of Krasniqi, Shpend Bali Bisheva, or Zeqir Halili) (b.1853, Margegaj, Tropojë - d. August 18, 1918, Dragobi, Tropojë) was an Albanian warrior during the pre-Albanian declaration of independence period and later.[1][2] He was the son of Bali Arif Bisheva, a member of the League of Prizren and fighter during the Albanian uprising of 1845-1862 against the German-born Marshal Mehmed Ali Pasha.[3] Shpend Dragobia grew up to be a patriotic figure known for his wisdom, character and bravery.[4]
^"Prelë Tuli i Mërturit (1852 – 1918) nga Ylli Prebibaj". Radi and Radi (in Albanian). 14 January 2015.
^4. .”Libri “Krijuesit e Historisë” Prishtinë 2012.
^3. Zekeria Cana,”Lëvizja kombëtare shqiptare në kosovë,1908-1912″
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