Riza Cerova

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Portrait of Riza Cerova

Riza Cerova (1896–1935) was an

June Revolution of 1924
and Fier uprising of 1935.

Early life and migration

Riza Cerova was born in the village of

King Zog I.[1] Cerova's articles were published in media like Liria Kombëtare, a journal published by KONARE (Komiteti Nacional Revolucionar, National Revolutionary Committee), an organization founded by Fan Noli in Vienna with other participants of the 1924 revolution.[2]

1935 Uprising

In March 1935 he returned to Albania from the

Mallakastra and Skrapar regions in the anti-Zogist movement.[3] He was killed in a clash against government forces in the Mokra region in August 1935.[1]

Legacy

After World War II and the establishment of Communism in Albania he became a hero figure.

People's Hero of Albania
title.

See also

References

  1. ^ , 9781780764313 p.80
  2. . Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  3. ^ History of the Party of Labor of Albania, Volume 2 Author Instituti i Studimeve Marksiste-Leniniste Publisher Naim Frashëri Pub. House, 1971 p. 36
  4. ^ Riza Cerova (1978) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0351665/