RAMIZ ALIA

(Ramiz Tafë Alia)


Ramiz Alia
Ramiz Alia
  • Born: October 18, 1925
  • Died: October 7, 2011
  • Nationality: Albanian
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Ramiz Tafë Alia was the second and last leader of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania from 1985 to 1991, serving as First Secretary of the Party of Labour of Albania. He was also the country's head of state from 1982 to 1992. He had been designated as successor by Enver Hoxha and took power after Hoxha died.