Aleksandër Stavre Drenova, Albanian poet, rilindas and author of national anthem of Albania (died 1947)
Aleksandër Stavre Drenova
Aleksandër Stavre Drenova, commonly known by the pen name Asdreni, was an Albanian poet, rilindas, translator, writer and the author of the poem which later became the national anthem of Albania. He is regarded as one of the most influential Albanian writers of the 20th century and composed most of his Albanian Renaissance-inspired known works during that period.
Albanian National Awakening
The Albanian National Awakening, commonly known as the Albanian Renaissance or Albanian Revival, is a period throughout the 19th and 20th century of a cultural, political, and social movement in the Albanian history where the Albanian people gathered strength to establish an independent cultural and political life, as well as the country of Albania.
Himni i Flamurit
"Himni i Flamurit" is the national anthem of Albania, adopted in 1912. Its music is derived from the Romanian patriotic song "Pe-al nostru steag e scris Unire", composed by Ciprian Porumbescu. The lyrics were written by Albanian poet Asdreni. The anthem was originally titled "Betimi mbi Flamur".
April 11
April 11 is the 101st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 264 days remain until the end of the year.